---
title: "Body Storage Contingency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de57"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Body Storage Contingency

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de57

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## Summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Body Storage Contingency". This procurement focuses on funeral and related services, including deceased contingency storage and transfer, with a particular emphasis on flexible mortuary storage and transportation of deceased individuals. Situated in Basildon, UK, the contracting authority invites tenders via an open procedure due to a state of urgency. The tender period concludes on 27 August 2026, while enquiries are open until 13 August 2026, with the award period set to end on 19 October 2026. The contract will commence on 11 January 2027 and run for three years, with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide funeral and related services. Given its substantial budget of up to £600,000 over three years, there is ample room for businesses with expertise in mortuary logistics, transportation, and capacity management. Those offering innovative solutions in governance, audit, incident management, and performance review during high-demand periods are likely to be well-positioned to compete effectively for this valuable government contract.

## Notice

Provision of a deceased contingency storage and transfer service for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT), including flexible mortuary storage capacity, transportation of deceased between Trust mortuary sites and contingency facilities, bariatric transfers, and support during periods of increased demand. The contract includes governance, audit, incident management, and performance review requirements, commencing on 11 January 2027 for an initial 3-year term ending 10 January 2030, with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

### Planning Information

Reach out to suppliers for the availability of service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074972-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2026-10-20 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 15:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074972-2026
- 6 Aug 2026 at 15:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074957-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074972-2026
  6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074957-2026
  6th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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