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title: "Coroner's Body Removals Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a18e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Coroner's Body Removals Services

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a18e

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is initiating a public procurement process for "Coroner's Body Removals Services" across various locations in Oxfordshire, including Cherwell, West Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, South Oxfordshire, Oxford City, and an all-area lot. This service falls under the industry category of funeral services (CPV Code 98371000). The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure method. Interested parties should be aware of the key dates, including the tender submission deadline on 13th November 2025, and the end of the enquiry period on 17th October 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st March 2026 and will conclude on 28th February 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector or those with capabilities in body transportation services. With a total contract value estimated at £540,000 (gross), businesses with expertise in quality service delivery and competitive pricing can benefit significantly. The procurement criteria prioritise quality (51%), price (37%), and social value (12%), suggesting businesses that uphold high service standards and offer added social value will be particularly competitive. The open nature of the procedure ensures that a broad range of enterprises can engage and potentially expand their business by securing these local government contracts.

## Notice

This tender is for the provision of the Coroner's Body Removal Service in the County of Oxfordshire on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council. This opportunity is divided into lots based on the following areas: 1. Cherwell 2. West Oxfordshire 3. Vale of White Horse 4. South Oxfordshire 5. Oxford City 6. All Area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059465-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 21:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059465-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059465-2025
  24th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sebp.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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