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title: "Body Storage Contingency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06de5c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
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: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06de5c

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## Summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a contract for the "Body Storage Contingency" service, focusing on funeral and related services under the CPV category 98370000. This planned procurement process is in the Planning stage, with an open tender slated to commence on 11 January 2027. The procurement concerns the provision of deceased contingency storage and transfer services, specifically targeting the region of UKH3. A future notice regarding this tender is expected on 4 January 2027. The contract will initially span a three-year period, concluding on 10 January 2030, with a possible extension of up to 24 months, managed through open tender procurement methods.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in funeral services, mortuary storage solutions, and transportation services, particularly those with capabilities to manage bariatric transfers and scale operations during peak demand. As the contract includes requirements for governance, audit, and performance reviews, firms with a robust management framework and experience in serving healthcare trusts would be well-suited. This opportunity can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, providing a stable stream of business over multiple years, especially for entities with operations in the South Essex area or those willing to expand into this region.

## Notice

Body Storage Contingency

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open tender for 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074964-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 15:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074964-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

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