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Body Storage Contingency

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 15:37

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a contract for the "Body Storage Contingency" service, focusing on funeral and related services under the CPV category 98370000. This planned procurement process is in the Planning stage, with an open tender slated to commence on 11 January 2027. The procurement concerns the provision of deceased contingency storage and transfer services, specifically targeting the region of UKH3. A future notice regarding this tender is expected on 4 January 2027. The contract will initially span a three-year period, concluding on 10 January 2030, with a possible extension of up to 24 months, managed through open tender procurement methods.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in funeral services, mortuary storage solutions, and transportation services, particularly those with capabilities to manage bariatric transfers and scale operations during peak demand. As the contract includes requirements for governance, audit, and performance reviews, firms with a robust management framework and experience in serving healthcare trusts would be well-suited. This opportunity can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, providing a stable stream of business over multiple years, especially for entities with operations in the South Essex area or those willing to expand into this region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Storage Contingency

Notice Description

Body Storage Contingency

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender for 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074964-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Further Information

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