---
title: "Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669ff"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669ff

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## Summary

Essex County Council has successfully awarded contracts for the provision of deceased collection and transport services in the Mid and South Essex areas. The procurement process, titled "Deceased Collection and Transport Services for Mid and South Essex," falls under the funeral services category. The services are divided into four lots: Southend, Rochford & Castle Point; Thurrock, Basildon & Brentwood; Chelmsford & Maldon; and Braintree. The procurement method was limited, tailored for below-threshold competitions, addressing a regional requirement within United Kingdom's UKH3 region. The contract stage is currently in the award phase, with contracts signed on 6th March 2026 and effective from 1st April 2026 for five months, with potential extensions up to March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, primarily for businesses in the funeral services industry. Entities like large firms, such as Dignity Funerals Limited, and SMEs like Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd., can leverage these contracts to expand their service offerings across Essex. With contracts spanning multiple local councils, these opportunities provide excellent avenues for businesses involved in logistics and transport services related to funerals to secure long-term engagements. Such contracts help businesses strengthen their regional presence and potentially increase their service capacities by catering to these localised needs.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of deceased collection and transport services for the Mid and South Essex areas for the following Lots: * Lot 1: Southend, Rochford & Castle Point * Lot 2: Thurrock, Basildon & Brentwood * Lot 3: Chelmsford & Maldon * Lot 4: Braintree

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DANIEL ROBINSON & SONS; DIGNITY FUNERALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023058-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk
- http://www.drobinson.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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