Tender

Public Health Funerals

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Feb 2025 at 09:08

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28 Feb 2025 at 09:06

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21 Feb 2025 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to procure public health funeral services under a framework agreement divided into two Lots, covering Central Northampton and Wider West Northamptonshire. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically funeral services (CPV: 98371000). The open procedure, active since 21 February 2025, invites applications until 24 March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period will span from 19 May 2025 to 19 May 2027. Located in East Midlands, this tender highlights ease of submission and minimal requirements assessment for providers. West Northamptonshire Council, led by contact person Jason Shanks, is managing the process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in funeral services, especially those equipped to serve a public health mandate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. The division into two lots allows tailored solutions for different geographical areas, potentially enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. Additionally, the opportunity to provide competitive pricing while incorporating social value benefits makes this a valuable proposition for businesses looking to grow and establish long-term relationships with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the West Northamptonshire area where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, in the street or open air, or at a nursing/residential care home or hospice. To fulfil this duty, the Council is seeking to award a framework with two separate Lots. Each Lot will be awarded to a single Provider and will cover a defined geographical area of West Northamptonshire as follows: Lot 1 - Central Northampton Lot 2 - Wider West Northants For full details about this opportunity and to submit an application please register on the Council's In-Tend portal which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Please note, we have designed the process in a minimalist fashion to allow Providers to easily confirm whether they meet the Council's minimum requirements and at what price this can be delivered alongside any social value that can be offered. However, should any Providers find they are having difficulties in submitting their tenders, please contact us via the messaging function of In-Tend or if you are experiencing problems using In-tend please email procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk marking the subject header Public Health Funerals For Attention Of Jason Shanks Additional information: Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61524368-b74c-448c-b21d-4f68df270c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb01743-5bf7-44c2-8549-d2c9e2f8e9c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 19 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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