Tender

ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT)

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Feb 2024 at 17:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council is seeking tenders for welfare funeral services to perform 24 funerals annually from April 1, 2024. The tender, named ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services, falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services. The procurement stage is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on March 19, 2024.

This tender by Hastings Borough Council presents an opportunity for funeral service providers to secure a five-year contract starting in April 2024. Businesses in the funeral and related services sector, especially those compliant with the outlined specifications and practices, are well-suited to compete. The Council is looking for Funeral Directors who can meet the requirements set out by industry standards and legal regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council (Council) carries out 24 welfare funerals (average) per year as a duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of this service for a five (5) year period, commencing 1st April 2024. To be considered, Funeral Directors must be able to demonstrate (as part of your response to the Technical Questionnaire) compliance with the Council's specification, with the recommended practice outlined by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management & by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities and The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. Full details are included in the document set. Additional information: This tender process is being carried out through South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/37482). The tender documents are available through the Portal. Should you have any queries on this tender, please raise them via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tetiana Tupcheieva
Contact Email
tetiana.tupcheieva@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01323443361

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Further Information

Notice Documents

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