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Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 May 2025 at 16:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)," which falls under the services category and focuses on funeral and related services within the West Northamptonshire region. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with an open method, designed to meet statutory duties for arranging funerals under specific circumstances. The final stage of this process, the award phase, was completed with the contract being activated on 15th October 2025, and it will potentially extend over a 48-month period including possible renewals. The initial tendering phase concluded by the 29th of May 2025, inviting suitable service providers for two specific areas: Central Northampton and Wider West Northamptonshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly those that can provide comprehensive service coverage over designated geographical areas. Large and medium-sized enterprises, able to provide reliable and varied funeral services, stand to benefit by becoming part of a framework agreement with the council. The framework arrangement offers a structured opportunity for business growth and increased market reach, where selected suppliers will manage funerals as needed, ensuring service provision is adequately met through predetermined framework lots. Businesses that can demonstrate cost-effective service delivery while meeting all outlined requirements are best positioned to gain from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council (the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the West Northamptonshire area where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, in the street or open air, or at a nursing/residential care home or hospice. To fulfil this duty, the Council is seeking to award a framework with two separate Lots. Each Lot will be awarded to a single Provider and will cover a defined geographical area of West Northamptonshire as follows: Lot 1 - Central Northampton Lot 2 - Wider West Northants For full details about this opportunity and to submit an application please register on the Council's In-Tend portal which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home

Lot Information

Lot 1: Central Northampton

To carry out public funerals as required within the Central Northampton region as outlined within the procurement documents.

Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into a framework agreement for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend by two further 12 month periods making 48 months in total. This can also be illustrated in years as 2+1+1.

Lot 2: Wider West Northamptonshire

To carry out public funerals as required within the Wider West Northamptonshire region as outlined within the procurement documents.

Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into a framework agreement for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend by two further 12 month periods making 48 months in total. This can also be illustrated in years as 2+1+1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dignity Funerals Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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