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LCC - N&NE Lincolnshire Body Removals

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 13:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lincolnshire County Council is focused on the provision of body removal services under the Coroner’s jurisdiction, titled "LCC - N&NE Lincolnshire Body Removals". This tender falls under the services category, specifically road transport services and cadaver transport and storage equipment, with delivery anticipated in the North and North East Lincolnshire region (UKF3 and UKE1 areas). Currently, in the planning stage, a Pre Market Engagement event is scheduled for 9th July 2026 via MS Teams. The anticipated contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th June 2027, with potential extension till 30th June 2029. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £92,400, with an internal value of £77,000. The tender was last updated on 8th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises capable of providing sensitive and efficient body removal services. Companies proficient in operating within challenging environments related to Coroner’s investigations and those with a competent fleet equipped for such delicate operations will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. With a required geographical presence in North or North East Lincolnshire, businesses already established in or willing to expand into these areas are well-positioned to compete. The contract includes scope for renewal, thus offering prospects for long-term engagement with Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LCC - N&NE Lincolnshire Body Removals

Notice Description

The services which are being procured as part of this Procurement are the removal of deceased person(s) from their place of death, or where they lie, under the Coroner's jurisdiction directly to a mortuary or a place specified by the Coroner to allow for Coroner investigation. All arrangements must recognise the sensitive and distressing situations involving removal of the deceased. The deceased must be removed using suitable equipment and appropriate manual handling techniques ensuring no further damage to the body occurs or distress to relatives and bystanders.

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement event will be carried out on 09/07/2026 on MS Teams inviting any interested suppliers to attend. To note, this procurement requires a geographical premises location within North or North East Lincolnshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064272-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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