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title: "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-267753a2-1bcc-4d2c-a365-6a40245af409

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the contract titled "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services," which involves the provision of a H.M. Coroner's removals service across the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council. The tender, classified under the CPV code for cadaver transport and storage equipment, is valued at £100,000 and will run from 1st May 2022 to 30th April 2024. Interested parties should submit their bids by the deadline of 18th March 2022. The procurement is aimed at services located in England, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in body removal logistics and related services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive services such as cadaver transportation. Companies equipped with the necessary transport and storage solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth in a niche market segment. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet high standards of service to comply with the requirements set by Essex County Council.

## Notice

Supply of a H.M. Coroner's removals service for the Council, also covering the administrative areas of Thurrock Council and Southend Borough Council - divided into the 22 geographic areas. Bodies are to be removed to the relevant Hospital Mortuary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a81e37-a9b9-4715-b5c1-ec55abfa6ac6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33922000 - Cadaver transport bags
- 33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a81e37-a9b9-4715-b5c1-ec55abfa6ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3a81e37-a9b9-4715-b5c1-ec55abfa6ac6
  16th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b5fcb868-408f-ec11-8112-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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