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Coroner's Body Removal Services

Oxfordshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Oxfordshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, New Rd, Oxford, UKJ14, OX1 1ND, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ProcurementandContractManagement.Enquiries@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
516300.0 GBP
Published
17 Mar 2026, 13:59
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Apr 2026, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The contract is for the provision of the Coroner Body Removal Service in the County of Oxfordshire on behalf of Oxfordshire County Council.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Coroner's Body Removal Services

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