C028PA - Deceased Storage Service

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  "date": "2026-06-26T15:21:43+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH",
    "name": "Essex County Council"
  },
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          "currency": "GBP",
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        "renewal": {
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        "contractPeriod": {
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          "startDate": "2026-10-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2034-09-30T23:59:59+01:00"
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    "items": [
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          {
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            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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          {
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    "title": "C028PA - Deceased Storage Service",
    "value": {
      "amount": 300000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 360000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "coveredBy": [
      "GPA"
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    "documents": [
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        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
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      {
        "id": "060453-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060453-2026",
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        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-06-26T15:21:43+01:00"
      }
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      "id": "2023/54",
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    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-08-13T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "description": "Essex County Council (ECC) is responsible for delivering the Coroner Service for the Essex Coroner Area, which includes the administrative areas of Essex County Council and the unitary authorities of Thurrock Council and Southend on Sea City Council. As part of this statutory function, ECC contracts specialist provider to deliver deceased storage services within the County.\nThe scope of this requirement encompasses the provision of secure, compliant and dignified deceased body storage services across the entirety of Essex. This includes the availability of appropriate storage facilities, and all associated handling in line with applicable legislation, health and safety standards, and best practice guidelines.\nThe service provider will be expected to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate demand across all councils within the county, maintain strict temperature control and hygiene standards, and operate with sensitivity, professionalism and respect at all times. Coverage must be consistent and responsive, with the capability to support both routine and surge requirements, ensuring continuity of service across Essex.",
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    },
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      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Interested suppliers can access the tender opportunity via the Authority's eSourcing portal ('OPEN') at:\nhttps://open-uk.org/\nThe portal provides access to tender documents and enables submission of clarification questions and responses.\nRegistration Requirements:\nSuppliers must be registered (free of charge) on both of the following platforms:\nOPEN (the Authority's eSourcing portal): Via the link, https://open-uk.org/\nCentral Digital Platform (CDP): Via the link, https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/faq/en_GB/Central_Digital_Platform\nTechnical information:\nPlease direct all queries through the OPEN messaging function. Anyone contacting the Buyer directly via email will be directed to the portal for communications.",
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH",
      "name": "Essex County Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKH36",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Chelmsford",
        "postalCode": "CM1 1QH",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "County Hall, Market Road"
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        "id": "PWVM-4844-NRQH",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Benedict Itoyah",
        "email": "benedict.itoyah@essex.gov.uk"
      }
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  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (Notice Identifier: 2026/S 000-002403) was published on 12 January 2026."
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  "initiationType": "tender"
}