Planning

London Borough of Havering Mortuary Storage Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 09:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering is in the planning stage of a procurement process for Mortuary Storage Services, a statutory requirement under the Public Health Act 1936. This process is classified under the industry categories of Health Services and Funeral Services. The procurement location includes the UK and specifically the UKI52 region, which encompasses Romford. Key dates include a pre-market engagement form due by 25 June 2026, with future notices expected by 15 October 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 September 2027 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total gross value of this contract is £1,164,000. The procurement strategy is classified as 'light touch' and is above the procurement threshold, signalling a substantial opportunity.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health and funeral services. Businesses offering mortuary storage, body transportation, invasive post-mortems, and post-mortem facilities for coroners would be well-suited to compete. The contract's value and its strategic importance for local government service provision create a stable and lucrative opportunity for companies accustomed to delivering sensitive and regulated services. Participation in this procurement could enhance a company's profile as a reliable partner for municipal services within the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Borough of Havering Mortuary Storage Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering are seeking to procure Mortuary Storage Services. The service is a statutory requirement under the Public Health Act 1936 on the Council to provide a mortuary service. The provision is for the storage of deceased persons and their organs (if removed). The facilities and services required under the Contract consist of: * The storage of deceased persons; * Transportation to the mortuary when required * The provision and administration of appropriate body viewing room * Invasive post-mortems * The provision of post-mortem room for Her Majesty's Coroner. The Contract will run from 1st September 2027(the Commencement Date) for a period of three (3) years with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years.

Planning Information

Please access the Pre market engagement form for information which can be found on Atamis. Link: https://www.havering.gov.uk/business-us/buy/2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055721-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 3BB
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
St Edward's
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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