C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

Notice Information

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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

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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 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: 23 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: CHELMSFORD
Postcode: CM1 1QH
Post Town: 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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026
26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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