Tender

Public Health Funeral Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 18:40

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Redbridge has issued a tender for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically involves funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000). The contract will cover funeral arrangements for deceased individuals in the borough of Redbridge who have no other arrangements made. Prospective providers should note that the submission deadline is 24th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2025. The potential contract value is £213,000, with a possibility of extension up to 31st March 2030, based on satisfactory performance.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services and related supplies, making it well-suited for companies experienced in managing public health funeral arrangements. The emphasis on quality (30%) and price (70%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of competitive bids that balance cost-effectiveness with high service standards. Companies in the London regions UKI3 (Inner London - West), UKI4 (Inner London - East), and UKI5 (Outer London - East and North East) are particularly ideal candidates to participate, given the geographical scope of the service requirements. This is an open procurement process, allowing businesses to conveniently submit their bids electronically.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funeral Service

Notice Description

The Council has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the funeral of a deceased person, who died in the borough of Redbridge and where no other arrangements have been made or are about to be made.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service shall provide a Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements in the London Borough of Redbridge, on behalf of a deceased person, whose death has occurred in the borough of Redbridge and where no other arrangements have been made or are about to be made. The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who have died or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes (including both residential and nursing), 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 Redbridge but excludes all referrals from NHS organisations, who have separate contractual arrangements. The Provider shall arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification on behalf of the Authority.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to the satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d649
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002629-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Uzor
Contact Email
joseph.uzor@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG1 1NN
Post Town
Ilford
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
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Ilford Town
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

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