Tender

Public Health Funerals

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jun 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Harlow District Council is currently conducting a tender for "Public Health Funerals" under the environmental services category. The procurement process is at the open tender stage, with submissions due by 10 August 2021. The contract, lasting 24 months from 1 October 2021, may be extended for a further 24 months at the Council's discretion. The service address is located in the East of England, UK, and businesses are invited to provide burials and cremations as required, with an approximate demand of 1 funeral and 20 cremations per annum.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SME funeral service providers and other organisations with experience in providing burial and cremation services. The open nature of the procurement method allows for broad competition, making it suitable for businesses capable of meeting the Council's contractual requirements. Providers that can demonstrate reliability and understanding of public health obligations will be well-positioned to secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Harlow Council has a duty under the provisions of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Section 46) to arrange for the disposal of persons who die within its boundaries, where it appears to the Council that no suitable funeral arrangements can be made. Therefore, the Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Funeral Directors willing and able to provide burials and cremations in accordance with the above. The Council is unable to guarantee either the volume or frequency of the services throughout the term of the contract but would expect approximately 1 funeral and 20 cremations per annum. This figure will fluctuate according to demand. The contract shall have a duration of twenty-four months commencing on 1 October 2021 with an option, at the sole discretion of the Council, to extend the contract for a period not exceeding twenty-four months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb31241f-4428-4d83-9198-a2eacd752dcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51e20e60-45f7-482d-b806-9feb78410886
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 20 Sep 2025 3-4 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
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carolyn Livingstone
Contact Email
carolyn.livingstone@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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