Award

Public Health Funerals

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 17:45

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 16:07

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Public Health Funeral Services within the Tendring District has been completed under the open competition method, led by Tendring District Council in association with Essex County Council. The tender, titled "Public Health Funerals", falls within the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000) and is associated with statutory duties outlined in the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The location for service delivery is within the UKH3 region, covering parts of Essex in the United Kingdom. The key procurement stages included the tender announcement on 30 July 2025, closing of tender submissions on 29 August 2025, and awarding the contract on 8 September 2025. The contract, valued at £780 Gross and £650 Net, commenced on 24 October 2025 and is set to run until 23 October 2029, with the option to extend for an additional year.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs engaged in the funeral and related services industry, particularly those operating within the Essex region. The projected contract value and long-term duration offer a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. The procurement was awarded to THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Colchester, indicating opportunities for smaller businesses with a focus on quality and competitive pricing to engage in public sector contracts. The open competition method and emphasis on quality over price encourage innovative service delivery models while enabling smaller firms to gain a foothold in government service contracts.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service in the Tendring District, in accordance with statutory duties in relation to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract by one year if needed. The Council will give the supplier at least three months notice if they will be utilising the extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078274-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tendringdc.gov.uk, procurementsanda@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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