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Body Storage Contingency

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 15:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Body Storage Contingency". This procurement focuses on funeral and related services, including deceased contingency storage and transfer, with a particular emphasis on flexible mortuary storage and transportation of deceased individuals. Situated in Basildon, UK, the contracting authority invites tenders via an open procedure due to a state of urgency. The tender period concludes on 27 August 2026, while enquiries are open until 13 August 2026, with the award period set to end on 19 October 2026. The contract will commence on 11 January 2027 and run for three years, with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide funeral and related services. Given its substantial budget of up to £600,000 over three years, there is ample room for businesses with expertise in mortuary logistics, transportation, and capacity management. Those offering innovative solutions in governance, audit, incident management, and performance review during high-demand periods are likely to be well-positioned to compete effectively for this valuable government contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Storage Contingency

Notice Description

Provision of a deceased contingency storage and transfer service for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), including flexible mortuary storage capacity, transportation of deceased between Trust mortuary sites and contingency facilities, bariatric transfers, and support during periods of increased demand. The contract includes governance, audit, incident management, and performance review requirements, commencing on 11 January 2027 for an initial 3-year term ending 10 January 2030, with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

Planning Information

Reach out to suppliers for the availability of service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074972-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-10-20

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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