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title: "Mortuary Services at Woodvale Brighton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mortuary Services at Woodvale Brighton

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad53

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of mortuary services at Woodvale Brighton was initiated by East Sussex County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Lewes, UK. The contract, valued at £264,000 over a two-year term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, was awarded to Brighton and Hove City Council using a direct award method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This process did not involve competition as it was conducted below the procurement threshold. The contract, now in the award stage, was confirmed by the Strategic Procurement Manager for Health and Social Care and the Deputy Chief Executive for East Sussex County Council. The contract has the potential to be extended by up to 12 months, with services covering pathology under CPV 85111800.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary and related pathology services, particularly those capable of accommodating the demand-led nature of the contract. While Brighton and Hove City Council is a large supplier, smaller firms with expertise in pathology services may find growth opportunities through partnerships or subcontracting to fulfil specific service needs. The strategic nature of this procurement to support the East Sussex Coroner’s office emphasises the necessity for businesses with reliable service delivery and compliance with healthcare service regulations. Engaging in projects of this nature could enhance visibility and credibility in the public sector procurement market.

## Notice

Provision of Mortuary Services at Brighton City Mortuary (Woodvale Crematorium) This is a new UK7 CDN replacing ref no: 2026/S 000-052680 due to admin error of incorrect contract term dates. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ESCC is responsible for funding and supporting the East Sussex Coroner. As part of this responsibility ESCC needs to ensure that Coroner's bodies can be appropriately stored pending a decision as to whether a postmortem examination (PM) is to be carried out and in suitable premises where a PM can take place if required. Total Contract value is PS264,000* (PS88,000 * per annum) * Estimated as demand led. A 2 year contract term from 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027. Awarded following PSR Direct Award Process A. The decision makers were the Strategic Procurement Manager for Health and Social Care and the Deputy Chief Executive for East Sussex County Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052738-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052738-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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