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title: "Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cde3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cde3

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has initiated an open procurement process for the "Collection, Transport & Delivery of deceased persons to public mortuaries in the London East coroners jurisdiction." This tender, positioned in the services category, seeks to cover areas within the UKI52, UKI53, and UKI41 regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement involves collaboration with multiple boroughs, including Newham, Redbridge, Havering, and Barking & Dagenham. The tender was announced on July 17, 2026, with the submission deadline set for August 17, 2026, and the award period concluding on September 14, 2026. The project aims to commence on October 27, 2026, and run until October 26, 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The contract is above threshold and employs the open procedure under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services or funeral services, particularly those with capabilities in mortuary equipment and logistics. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement process is suitable for such enterprises, with considerations for price, quality, and social value being critical components of the evaluation criteria. Companies with robust service response capabilities, high training standards, and adequate vehicular resources will find this tender appealing. There is an emphasis on social value contributions through the Social Value Portal, inviting businesses that can demonstrate impact in local communities to compete effectively. The awarded contract offers a substantial opportunity for business growth with an estimated gross value of £1.5 million, enhancing reputability and operational presence in East London.

## Notice

The London Borough of Waltham Forest requires to procure the provision of a discreet and dignified service for the collection of bodies within the London Boroughs of the jurisdiction of the East London Coroner from the place of death to the Mortuaries assigned for each Borough, and from time to time to and from other places of examination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: with the option to extend for two 12 month periods up to 26th October 2031, at the discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067824-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Additional buyers | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM; LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING; LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM; LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Barking |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33900000 - Post-mortem and mortuary equipment and supplies
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067824-2026
  17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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