---
title: "Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c4b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c4b7

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central public authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement contract titled "Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner." The service-oriented procurement falls under the funeral supplies, pathology services, and undertaking services categories, primarily addressing the regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. The council is employing an open procedure for this tender, with future notices expected by 5th January 2027. The intended contract period is from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2032, with possibilities for renewal until 2037.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mortuary logistics, funeral services, and pathology support, enabling growth within the public service domain. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing avenues for businesses in the aforementioned sectors to expand their service offerings and enhance their portfolios by partnering with a public authority like Norfolk County Council.

## Notice

His Majesty's Coroners are involved in the investigation of any sudden or suspicious death. Under these circumstances, and by law, a post mortem examination may be undertaken to determine the cause of death. Norfolk County Council wishes to enter into a contract(s) for the provision of services for the removal of bodies on behalf of Her Majesty's Coroner for Norfolk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063402-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 07:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063402-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063402-2026
  7th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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