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C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

Essex County Council

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26 Jun 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Deceased Storage Service, aimed at supporting the Coroner Service across the Essex Coroner Area, including Thurrock and Southend on Sea. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on funeral and related services. With an open procedure method, the tender is currently in the Tender stage and has been active since 26th June 2026. Key deadlines include the submission of clarifications by 10th July 2026, tender submission by 23rd July 2026, and the award decision scheduled for 13th August 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and will cover storage across the UKH3 region, providing a consistent and respectful service that adheres to legislation and best practices.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, mortuary operations, and facilities management, particularly those with expertise in maintaining high standards of hygiene and temperature control. Companies that can offer a sensitive and professional approach to handling deceased individuals, while ensuring capacity for fluctuating demand across the county, will find this an ideal growth opportunity. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £360,000 with potential extensions up to three years, also supports inclusivity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The focus on quality and commercial value criteria suggests a competitive tender environment that rewards both technical excellence and cost efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for delivering the Coroner Service for the Essex Coroner Area, which includes the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the unitary authorities of Thurrock Council and Southend on Sea City Council. As part of this statutory function, ECC contracts specialist provider to deliver deceased storage services within the County. The scope of this requirement encompasses the provision of secure, compliant and dignified deceased body storage services across the entirety of Essex. This includes the availability of appropriate storage facilities, and all associated handling in line with applicable legislation, health and safety standards, and best practice guidelines. The service provider will be expected to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate demand across all councils within the county, maintain strict temperature control and hygiene standards, and operate with sensitivity, professionalism and respect at all times. Coverage must be consistent and responsive, with the capability to support both routine and surge requirements, ensuring continuity of service across Essex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option for up to two extensions, allowing for a maximum total duration of three years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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