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Tender: Deceased Body Storage Services – Essex Coroner Area (Essex County Council)

Released 4 months ago

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Won byThe Heartfelt Funeral Company Ltd.

Contract value£360K

Term5 yearsNov 2026 to Nov 2031

Awarded30 Oct 202699 days after closing

With this buyer2 contracts2 contracts in total

Closed23 Jul 2026

Est. valueEstimate£280K to £950K

LocationEast of England

AgencyEssex County Council

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryHealth & Medical

Submissions closedClosed Thu, 23 July 2026

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Essex County Council is seeking a supplier for secure, compliant and dignified deceased body storage services across the Essex Coroner Area, covering the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the unitary authorities of Thurrock Council and Southend on Sea City Council. The requirement covers provision of appropriate storage facilities and all associated handling in line with applicable legislation, health and safety standards and best practice, with sufficient capacity to accommodate demand across all councils in the county, strict temperature control and hygiene standards, and responsive coverage to support routine and surge requirements while maintaining sensitivity, professionalism and respect and ensuring continuity of service across Essex.

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