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title: "Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-420e00b0-c6d5-48d5-b837-8f109b47b453

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Kent County Council involves contracts for the provision of mortuary services, crucial for fulfilling obligations under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, and the title of the tender is "Contracts for the Provision of Mortuary Services." This service falls under the industry category of post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies, with the OCP classification ID 33900000. The services are to be delivered across the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract period began on 1st April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2029, with a total contract value of £7,000,000 GBP. The procurement method employed was a direct award under Regulation 12 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which enables cooperation between contracting authorities without the need for competitive tendering.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and mortuary services industry, particularly those working with or aiming to partner with NHS Trusts. Given the procurement approach—establishing cooperation between public entities such as NHS Trusts—it suits large-scale organisations accustomed to fulfilling comprehensive service contracts over extended periods. While this specific tender may not directly involve small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large organisations with experience in providing specialised mortuary services and equipment will find it a substantial opportunity to support public health requirements within the UK, fostering long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts in the region.

## Notice

The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 places a duty on Coroners to investigate deaths that are referred to them if they have reason to think that: The death was violent or unnatural; The cause of death is unknown; or The deceased died while in prison, police custody or another form of state detention. In some cases, the Coroner will order a Post-Mortem (PM) to establish the cause of death, and in such cases, the deceased is taken to one of five NHS mortuaries across Kent and Medway. On behalf of the Kent Senior Coroners, KCC ensures access to body storage and PM facilities across the Kent coroner areas. Contracts with Dartford and Gravesham, East Kent, Medway Maritime and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts for the provision of PM facilities are in place to fulful this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414804b9-a1c7-4075-88aa-28a4c54bb15f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award under Regulation 12 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Contracts which establish or implement co-operation between contracting authorities) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST; EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST; MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST; MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414804b9-a1c7-4075-88aa-28a4c54bb15f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414804b9-a1c7-4075-88aa-28a4c54bb15f
  30th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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