Award

Provision of Public Health Act Funerals

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2020 at 20:05

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Public Health Act Funerals" to fulfil its responsibility for providing public funerals for residents who lack the means to cover the costs. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £30,000, set to commence from 5th August 2019 and concluding on 4th July 2024. The tender was publicly advertised before the deadline of 8th July 2019. Interested businesses must be based within the Borough of Ashford to ensure accessibility for local residents, and the services are classified under "Funeral and related services" in the CPV scheme.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public service contracts. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in funeral care, support services, or related logistics would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. Engaging in this type of contract could enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the community, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Health Act Funerals

Notice Description

Ashford Borough Council has a responsibility to provide for a public funeral when a resident dies within the borough and who has no means to pay for their funeral and no family in a position to cover the costs. The supplier needs to be based within the Borough of Ashford to provide support and easy visitation access to a Chapel of Rest for local residents of the Borough. Funerals will also be held within the Borough. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4068210c-a934-485a-9135-d0fb92c70513
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78e8cc0-9587-4f18-bd5b-52646b9d6bc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 4 Jul 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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