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C008PA - Body Removal and Storage Service for Colchester and Tendring Area of Essex

Awarded to THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED

Essex County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 27 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 8 December 2025

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Overview

Essex County Council has awarded a contract to The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group Limited for body removal and storage services in the Colchester and Tendring areas of Essex, supporting the Coroner Service's statutory responsibilities. The contract, valued at £180,000, covers the timely, dignified, and professional transfer of deceased persons in accordance with legislative requirements and service standards. The service is now in delivery.

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Lots (2)

  • Colchester City Council Area

    £120,000Won by THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED
  • Tendring District Council Area

    £60,000Won by THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£180,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 June 2025
Questions by
21 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Funeral and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£180,000
Award date
23 December 2025
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
31 March 2031
Bids received
3
Winner
  • THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 March 2028, or 31 March 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED

Based in
Colchester
Public contracts won
3
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

Open and restricted tenders in Other community, social and personal services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • price60%
  • Technical Quality35%
  • quality5%

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Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

£180,000

Median of 2,491 awards in the last 24 months

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Essex County Council in the last 12 months

76

contracts awarded, worth £1,151,379,867 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 June 2026

  2. Contract

    7 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    10 November 2025

  4. Planning Update

    31 July 2025

  5. Planning Update

    23 July 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    27 June 2025

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