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title: "C028PA - Deceased Storage Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be76"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be76

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## Summary

Essex County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Deceased Storage Service, aimed at supporting the Coroner Service across the Essex Coroner Area, including Thurrock and Southend on Sea. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on funeral and related services. With an open procedure method, the tender is currently in the Tender stage and has been active since 26th June 2026. Key deadlines include the submission of clarifications by 10th July 2026, tender submission by 23rd July 2026, and the award decision scheduled for 13th August 2026. The service is expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and will cover storage across the UKH3 region, providing a consistent and respectful service that adheres to legislation and best practices.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, mortuary operations, and facilities management, particularly those with expertise in maintaining high standards of hygiene and temperature control. Companies that can offer a sensitive and professional approach to handling deceased individuals, while ensuring capacity for fluctuating demand across the county, will find this an ideal growth opportunity. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £360,000 with potential extensions up to three years, also supports inclusivity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The focus on quality and commercial value criteria suggests a competitive tender environment that rewards both technical excellence and cost efficiency.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for delivering the Coroner Service for the Essex Coroner Area, which includes the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the unitary authorities of Thurrock Council and Southend on Sea City Council. As part of this statutory function, ECC contracts specialist provider to deliver deceased storage services within the County. The scope of this requirement encompasses the provision of secure, compliant and dignified deceased body storage services across the entirety of Essex. This includes the availability of appropriate storage facilities, and all associated handling in line with applicable legislation, health and safety standards, and best practice guidelines. The service provider will be expected to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate demand across all councils within the county, maintain strict temperature control and hygiene standards, and operate with sensitivity, professionalism and respect at all times. Coverage must be consistent and responsive, with the capability to support both routine and surge requirements, ensuring continuity of service across Essex.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option for up to two extensions, allowing for a maximum total duration of three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026
  26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/faq/en_GB/Central_Digital_Platform
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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