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Provision of Community Public Health Funerals

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2024 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Community Public Health Funerals. The procurement falls under the classification of Funeral and related services. The contract value is GBP 200,000, with a minimum value of GBP 120,400. The tender period ended on 1st November 2023, with the contract period running from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024. The Council used an Open procedure (above threshold) as the procurement method, making it suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The successful supplier is D Hollowell & Sons Funeral Directors, with Hannah Mossman acting as the contact point for the Council.

This opportunity to provide public health funerals in the North West of England can be lucrative for businesses specialising in funeral and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should note that the Blackpool Council has a statutory duty to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons without next of kin, creating a steady demand for such services in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of Community Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Blackpool Council has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, or persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8b52056-02e2-459f-98bd-d544d7baefdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50774cb7-f247-4667-b5a3-ba26ea725616
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Hannah Mossman
Contact Email
hannah.mossman@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D HOLLOWELL & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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