Award

863/2020 Public Health Funerals

CROYDON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2021 at 12:03

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2020 at 16:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Council is conducting the procurement of public health funerals under the title "863/2020 Public Health Funerals". This contract, which falls within the services industry category, is located in Croydon, South East England. Currently in the award stage, this transition follows the completion of the tender process. The initial contract duration is set for three years, starting from 1 June 2020, with the potential for a two-year extension, for a maximum total period of five years. The estimated requirement is for approximately 50 public health funerals each year, with the total contract value amounting to £225,000.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the funeral services industry. Firms that can provide comprehensive burial or cremation services, adhere to statutory and operational protocols, and manage sensitive situations with care and compassion would be appropriate candidates for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster business growth through the establishment of a long-term service agreement with a local authority, thus ensuring a steady stream of operations over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

863/2020 Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Part III, Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease Act) 1984 places a statutory duty upon local authorities to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or is found to be dead with the borough of Croydon where it appears that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been, or are, being made. Croydon Council seeking to appoint a provider to deliver public health statutory funerals and supply services. The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend up to a further 2 years giving a potential contract length of 5 years. It is estimated that approximately 50 public health funerals will be required each year of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-527a6424-48ea-482f-a0a6-02993fc9b78b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df18446-261d-42a8-8830-ab033cfca268
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROWLAND BROTHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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