Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has initiated an open procurement process for the "Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction." This tender, positioned in the services category, seeks to cover areas within the UKI52, UKI53, and UKI41 regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement involves collaboration with multiple boroughs, including Newham, Redbridge, Havering, and Barking & Dagenham. The tender was announced on July 17, 2026, with the submission deadline set for August 17, 2026, and the award period concluding on September 14, 2026. The project aims to commence on October 27, 2026, and run until October 26, 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The contract is above threshold and employs the open procedure under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services or funeral services, particularly those with capabilities in mortuary equipment and logistics. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is suitable for such enterprises, with considerations for price, quality, and social value being critical components of the evaluation criteria. Companies with robust service response capabilities, high training standards, and adequate vehicular resources will find this tender appealing. There is an emphasis on social value contributions through the Social Value Portal, inviting businesses that can demonstrate impact in local communities to compete effectively. The awarded contract offers a substantial opportunity for business growth with an estimated gross value of £1.5 million, enhancing reputability and operational presence in East London.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest requires to procure the provision of a discreet and dignified service for the collection of bodies within the London Boroughs of the jurisdiction of the East London Coroner from the place of death to the Mortuaries assigned for each Borough, and from time to time to and from other places of examination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: with the option to extend for two 12 month periods up to 26th October 2031, at the discretion of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cde3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067824-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

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