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Public health funerals

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Jun 2026 at 14:30

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 11:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Public Health Funerals" was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, designated as a public authority at a sub-central government level in the United Kingdom. The process was aimed at procuring services for direct cremations and burials, classified under the funeral and related services industry category. The open competition procurement method, identified as "Below threshold," allowed for electronic submissions through the Suffolk Sourcing website. The tender stage began with the tender notice being published on 8th August 2025, and submissions were due by 11:00 AM on 8th September 2025. The contract period was set to start on 1st November 2025 and end on 30th October 2027, with potential extensions for two additional years. However, as of 10th June 2026, the award was cancelled due to changes in service requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cremation and burial services. The contract, valued at £80,000 (gross £96,000), provides a stable, long-term engagement with optional extensions. Companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective funeral services will find this opportunity beneficial, particularly those capable of meeting the dual criteria of competitive pricing and quality provision. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in undertaking services or possessing the capacity to manage large-scale funerals could leverage this opportunity to expand their service portfolio and client base. Engaging in this tender also positions businesses within the public sector, potentially opening further procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public health funerals

Notice Description

Public health funerals - the provider will be required to carry out direct cremations and burials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054849-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371120 - Cremation services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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