In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£1,100,000Add to pipeline

C024PA - Deceased Collection and Transport Service for Mid and South Essex

Awarded to Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd., THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.

Published: Published 12 January 2026
Deadline: Closed 30 June 2026

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Overview

Essex County Council has awarded a contract worth £1.1 million for deceased collection and transport services across mid and south Essex, covering nine administrative areas including Brentwood, Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend. The contract, awarded on 16 July 2026 to Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd. and THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD., supports the council's statutory Coroner Service delivery.

Contracting authority

Essex County CouncilBuyer
2 live opportunities · 95 awarded contracts
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PWVM-4844-NRQH

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Lots (4)

Castle Point, Rochford, & Southend
£385,000Won by THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.
Basildon and Thurrock
£284,000Won by THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.
Brentwood, Chelmsford and Maldon
£317,000Won by THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.
South of Braintree
£114,000Won by Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd.

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £1,100,000
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 12 January 2026
Questions by: 15 June 2026
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Funeral and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £1,100,000
Award date: 16 July 2026
Contract period: 30 September 2026 → 30 September 2031

Winners

Daniel Robinson & Sons Ltd.
THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.

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Notice history

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Contract
26 August 2026
Contract
20 July 2026
Contract Notice
1 June 2026
Prior Information Notice
13 January 2026
Prior Information Notice
12 January 2026

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