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title: "LOT 1)- Body Removal West Wight; (LOT 2)- Body Removal East Wight; and (LOT 3)- Body Transfers"
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# LOT 1)- Body Removal West Wight; (LOT 2)- Body Removal East Wight; and (LOT 3)- Body Transfers

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657e7

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Newport, is in the planning stages of procuring services related to body removal and transfers within and from the Isle of Wight. The tender, titled "LOT 1)- Body Removal West Wight; (LOT 2)- Body Removal East Wight; and (LOT 3)- Body Transfers," falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement was initially advertised under a light touch regime but will be revised to meet above-threshold requirements following the recent cancellation due to a compliance issue with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract was intended to commence on 1st June 2026 and run for three years with a possible two-year extension, aligning with the Council and HM Coroner's specifications. Although the recent tender process has been terminated, there is an indication that a new compliant tender process will be initiated soon.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in dignified, respectful, and safe body transport services, including the handling of deceased persons from various locations on the Isle of Wight and occasionally to the mainland. Ideal candidates will include companies with established practices in health and safety legislation, experienced personnel, and the capacity for timely service delivery. Prospective suppliers should be prepared to operate three distinct budgeted lots, ensuring adherence to operational and documentation standards required by the Council and HM Coroner. This presents not only a substantial business prospect for funeral service providers but also for logistics companies with capabilities aligned to the transportation of sensitive cargo. With a gross estimated contract value of £521,208, the reevaluation process should enable compliant businesses to engage in what could become a thriving contractual partnership subject to further tender announcement.

## Notice

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of Body Removal and Body Transfers from the Isle of Wight. This opportunity has 3 lots: * Lot 1 Body Removal West Wight * Lot 2 Body Removal East Wight * Lot 3 Body Transfers The service is required to transport deceased persons from the place of death (eg homes, hospitals, public places) to the designated area. At times it may be necessary to transport deceased persons from the Isle of Wight to the mainland for post-mortem examinations or other legal requirements. Tenders can be submitted for either Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, or all 3 lots. The estimated annual budget for this Tender will be split into three lots and is set out below: a) The Body Removal West Wight budget is PS34,747.20 (exc. VAT) b) The Body Removal East Wight budget is PS34,747.20 (exc. VAT) c) The Body Transfers budget is PS17,373.60 (exc. VAT) For full details of the specification requirements can be found in the Specification Document. The contract period is from 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2029, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of the Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and service delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Body Removal West Wight

For all body removals covering the west Wight area, the Supplier must provide a dignified, respectful, and safe body removal service, using properly equipped, clean vehicles and trained staff who follow all relevant health and safety legislation, industry guidance, and robust contingency processes. They must ensure timely responses, secure handling of bodies and personal data, maintain appropriate facilities and backup capacity, and meet all operational, documentation, and identification requirements set by the Council and HM Coroner

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of the Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and service delivery.

Lot 2 Body Removal East Wight

For all body removals covering the east Wight area, the Supplier must provide a dignified, respectful, and safe body removal service, using properly equipped, clean vehicles and trained staff who follow all relevant health and safety legislation, industry guidance, and robust contingency processes. They must ensure timely responses, secure handling of bodies and personal data, maintain appropriate facilities and backup capacity, and meet all operational, documentation, and identification requirements set by the Council and HM Coroner

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of the Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and service delivery.

Lot 3 Body Transfers

The Suppliers will be required to transport bodies to the mainland for postmortems as and when necessary. These shall be undertaken as directed by HM Coroner. These requests will be made by the Coroner and shall be undertaken by the Supplier within 48 hours of the body being originally removed, unless an alternative timeframe has been agreed on a case specific basis between the Coroner's Office and receiving mortuary.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to two (2) additional years at the sole discretion of the Authority, subject to satisfactory performance and service delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045773-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £434,340 |
| Lots value | £434,340 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 13:22 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045773-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 11:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015137-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045773-2026
  19th May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015137-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2pleaseregisterfreeofcharge,andsearchreferenceDN806980
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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