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    ContractsDeceased Storage Service Provider for Essex Coroner Area
    Closed contract

    Deceased Storage Service Provider for Essex Coroner Area

    Contract value
    £300k
    Closed 6 Oct 2026

    Essex County Council seeks a qualified provider to deliver 24/7 contingency deceased storage services across the Essex Coroner Area, supporting NHS mortuaries during periods of increased demand or service disruption.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 10 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £300k
    Closed 6 Oct 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 6 Oct 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£300,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      6 Oct 2026
      4 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Healthcare & Medical
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 6 Oct 2026. Awaiting award.

    10 Sept 2026Today6 Oct 2026

    Brief

    Essex County Council (ECC) seeks qualified providers to deliver Deceased Storage Services across the Essex Coroner Area, covering Essex County Council, Thurrock Council, and Southend-on-Sea City Council administrative areas. This is a contingency service providing secure, dignified secondary storage for deceased persons when primary mortuary capacity is exceeded due to increased demand, maintenance, service disruption, or major incidents. Key Requirements: - Maintain secure, temperature-controlled refrigerated storage facilities - Support transfers to and from NHS mortuaries at Basildon, Broomfield, Colchester, Princess Alexandra, and Southend Hospitals - Implement robust identification, tracking, and audit systems - Provide 24/7/365 responsiveness to urgent Coroner Service requests - Handle complex, traumatic, and bariatric cases with appropriate procedures - Maintain business continuity and emergency response arrangements - Employ sufficient trained staff for professional, responsive service - Comply with all relevant legislation, professional standards, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice The service operates on a contingency basis with no guaranteed minimum throughput, call-off volume, or contract value. Historical utilisation data is available for reference but does not guarantee future demand. ECC welcomes applications from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), funeral directors, and specialist providers with relevant experience and suitable facilities.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In this category, ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f739

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