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title: "ESCC - Mortuary Services at Brighton and Hove City Mortuary"
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# ESCC - Mortuary Services at Brighton and Hove City Mortuary

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-100fe7d6-3e3f-46a3-a1a7-144cf7417b2a

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has extended its contract for mortuary services at Brighton and Hove City Mortuary. This direct award contract, which initially spanned from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024, has now been extended by 12 months up to 31 December 2025. The contract, valued at £266,000 for the extended period, falls under the pathology services category (CPV 85111800) and covers services for deceased residents of East Sussex, with the procurement method classified as 'Other - DIRECT AWARD'. The contract is based in the South East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the pathology and mortuary services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the provision for demand-led services. Partnering with East Sussex County Council can enhance business visibility and provide a crucial service to the local community, thus fortifying business standing and expanding client bases in the public sector health services domain.

## Notice

This contract has now been awarded via direct award for a 2 + 1 year contract for provision of mortuary services for East Sussex deceased residents. Original contract value was estimated as the service is demand led. Update 13.11.2024 - This contract has now been extended for 12 months from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The contract value is estimated to be increased by PS66,000 for the 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8510062d-431a-4ad9-9a89-79fe5c023c8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - DIRECT AWARD |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £266,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8510062d-431a-4ad9-9a89-79fe5c023c8d
- 24 Apr 2023 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8510062d-431a-4ad9-9a89-79fe5c023c8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8510062d-431a-4ad9-9a89-79fe5c023c8d
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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