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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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06 Apr 2021 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Service Arrangements specifically for Public Health Funerals within its jurisdiction. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Funeral and related services, is currently in the Award stage. An active contract valued at £450,000 has been signed with Funeral Services Limited, trading as Co-op Funeralcare, although the lot related to this procurement has been cancelled. The contract was finalised on 8 March 2021, reflecting a commitment to arranging appropriate funeral services for residents without means or family support, covering burials and cremations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the funeral services sector, particularly those specialising in public health funerals or supporting vulnerable individuals. Companies that can provide compassionate and effective funeral arrangements, as well as those with expertise in navigating pre-paid funeral plans, would be well-suited to engage in such contracts. Collaborating with local authorities can facilitate growth while contributing essential services to the community.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest "the Framework"). The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes or their own homes where there is no family or third party to complete the funeral arrangements. This includes persons who may be of no fixed abode and die within the geographical boundary of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes or their own homes where there is no family or third party to complete the funeral arrangements. This includes persons who may be of no fixed abode and die within the geographical boundary of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a2da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007017-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Mr Stephen Potter
Contact Email
stephen.potter@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7741077216

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED, TRADING AS CO-OP FUNERALCARE

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