Tender

Public Health Funerals

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is inviting tenders for the provision of public health funerals under the project title "Public Health Funerals". This procurement falls under the services category within the funeral and related services industry, classified under CPV code 98370000. The contract is valued at £380,000 and is focused on fulfilling the council's statutory duty to manage the burial or cremation of individuals who have died within Cornwall where no other arrangements are made. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 10th February 2025 and the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method will follow an open procedure, and proposals are to be submitted electronically in English.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for funeral service providers equipped to manage community needs and statutory responsibilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in funeral and related services, particularly those with experience in working with local authorities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with a strong logistical framework capable of responding timely to the statutory duties outlined by Cornwall Council will find this tender to be a substantial avenue for growth and market presence within the United Kingdom's South West region.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Cornwall Council has a statutory duty to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or is found to be dead within Cornwall, where it appears "that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been or are being made".

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cornwall Council has a statutory duty to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or is found to be dead within Cornwall, where it appears "that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been or are being made".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cefa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000813-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr John Hitchens
Contact Email
jhitchens@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872322222

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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