This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking services for the "LCC - N&NE Lincolnshire Body Removals" tender, focusing on the removal of deceased individuals within the North and North East Lincolnshire areas. This tender falls under road transport services and cadaver transport, with a procurement stage of "tender." The open competition procurement method is employed, with a gross budget of £92,400. Key dates to consider include the tender period end date of 17th August 2026 and the pre-market engagement event originally scheduled for 9th July 2026. Delivery will occur in the United Kingdom with a start date for the contract period on 1st October 2026, ending on 30th June 2027, with potential extensions of up to two years. The procurement is active and was published on 17th July 2026.

This tender offers multiple opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport and cadaver transport and storage equipment. Companies with established premises in North or North East Lincolnshire are particularly well-suited to apply, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) being encouraged to compete. The contract's value, along with potential for renewal, presents a sustainable growth opportunity for businesses seeking to enter or expand services within this sensitive logistical domain. The procurement criteria allocate a 60% weight on quality, underscoring the importance of professionalism and sensitivity, while 40% is allocated to price, providing a balanced competition landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

North Lincolnshire

Provision of the removal of deceased from their place of death within the North Lincolnshire area. Supplier must have a premises within this geographical area.

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months.

North East Lincolnshire

Provision of the removal of deceased from their place of death within the North East Lincolnshire area. Supplier must have a premises within this geographical area.

Renewal: Extension of up to 24 months.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067525-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£77,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE 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
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, TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire, TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

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