---
title: "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0317fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-16"
---

# CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0317fe

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently initiating a tender process for the "CO0155 Provision of Body Removal Services," which falls under the transport services industry category. This procurement is located in the Chelmsford area and is classified as 'open', allowing any qualified supplier to submit tenders. The submission period closes on 18 March 2022, with contracts expected to begin on 1 May 2022 and run through to 30 April 2024. There is an option to extend the contract for a further two years, making it a substantial opportunity for service providers in this sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in body removal and funeral services, as well as suppliers of related equipment such as cadaver transport bags. Companies that can provide efficient logistical support in handling sensitive operations while ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations will be well placed to compete. With services covering multiple geographic areas under Thurrock and Southend Borough Councils, this contract could allow successful bidders to expand their reach and grow their business across the region.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 1 extension available for 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004450-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 33922000 - Cadaver transport bags
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004450-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=b5fcb868-408f-ec11-8112-005056b64545
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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