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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 07:14

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central public authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement contract titled "Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner." The service-oriented procurement falls under the funeral supplies, pathology services, and undertaking services categories, primarily addressing the regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. The council is employing an open procedure for this tender, with future notices expected by 5th January 2027. The intended contract period is from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2032, with possibilities for renewal until 2037.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary logistics, funeral services, and pathology support, enabling growth within the public service domain. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing avenues for businesses in the aforementioned sectors to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolios by partnering with a public authority like Norfolk County Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner

Notice Description

His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. Norfolk County Council wishes to enter into a contract(s) for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063402-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

85111800 - Pathology services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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