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Planned procurement · Notice 081445-2026

Removal and Storage of Bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner

Norfolk County Council

Value
£1.2m
Stage
Early notice
Where
East of England
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Jul 2027 – 30 Jun 2030

In plain English

Norfolk County Council is preparing a future contract for the removal and storage of bodies on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner, covering 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030 with an estimated value of £1,200,000. This is an early notice to engage with the market before the real tender is advertised, so it's not yet open for bids.

Good fit for: Funeral directors or specialist body removal and mortuary storage firms able to work with the Coroner's service in Norfolk.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Not a live tender yet - just market engagement This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender.
  • Must respond to a later tender notice to be considered You will need to respond to the tender notice in order to be considered for these contracts.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the tender notice in order to be considered for these contracts. The purpose of this PMEN is to maximise transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details in this PMEN are subject to being updated or changed in the tender notice. We are publishing this notice to share engagement outputs and to ensure as wider audience as possible are aware and informed of Norfolk County Council's intentions. The PMEN fulfils the requirement for a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to be issued under the Procurement Act 2023. A tender notice will be published to advertise this opportunity . If you wish to apply to attend the engagement and to find out further information, please read below on how to register on the Council's e-tendering portal.

Procedure: not stated. Published 26 Aug 2026.

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