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Public Health Funerals - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has concluded its public procurement process for the provision of Public Health Funerals. The contract, titled "Public Health Funerals - AWARD," falls under the services category and specifically involves services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to C.S.Boswell Independent Funeral Services. The contract period runs from 16th April 2025 to 30th April 2027. This initiative ensures compliance with the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 Section 46, requiring the Council to conduct funerals, which include both burials and cremations, at a fair price.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses operating in the funeral services industry, particularly those capable of providing dignified and affordable funeral services. While the procurement has been completed, organisations with similar capabilities may benefit from understanding the contract requirements and execution to prepare for future opportunities. Although this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs according to its specifications, larger firms or those with expertise in handling contracts of similar nature may find growth potential in such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Funerals - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier to provide : o Public Health Funerals, both burials and cremations o To supply a dignified service and burial/cremation at a fair price The Council have a duty under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 Section 46 to carry out this service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a92a405d-5d27-4b1a-80d3-e34fd595271e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33332e6-a58b-4504-be16-c5add9802fd0
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,524 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01865 252497

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C.S.BOSWELL INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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