AwardedAwarded 30 October 2026
Deceased Storage Services
Essex County Council · Local authority
In brief
Essex County Council awarded this contract to The Heartfelt Funeral Company Ltd. on 30 October 2026.
The notice gives a value of £300,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Provision of contingency deceased storage services for the Essex Coroner Area, providing secure refrigerated storage and associated support services to maintain mortuary capacity and service continuity for HM Coroner during periods of increased demand, disruption or emergency.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Heartfelt Funeral Company Ltd. (SME) 1 bid received | £300,000 | Awarded 30 October 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 086053-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 103442-2026
About the buyer
Essex County CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 086053-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026, last updated 30 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 30 October 2026.