Public Health Funerals

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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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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Tender

Public Health Funerals

CORNWALL COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th January 2025 11:57:37 AM

Tender Deadline

10th February 2025 16:00:00 PM 15 days remaining
Contract Summary

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".
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

98370000

CPV Division(s)

98 - Other community, social and personal services
Awarding Authority

CORNWALL COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Mr John Hitchens

Buyer Email

jhitchens@cornwall.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1872322222

Buyer Address

County Hall, Treyew Road

Truro

TR1 3AY

United Kingdom

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Public Health Funerals

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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