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Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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27 Aug 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals)" in the London area. This procurement falls under the industry category of funeral services and is open for submissions until 29th September 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 26th September 2025. The contracting process is conducted using the open procedure method, and the procurement is above the financial threshold. The contract, valued at £187,500, is set to commence on 10th November 2025 and potentially extends until 8th November 2030, with options for yearly reviews beyond the initial term. Awards will be decided by 7th November 2025.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to secure a substantial contract with a public authority. Given the nature of the services required, businesses offering comprehensive funeral planning, including burials and cremations, are well-positioned to succeed. With a focus on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by the weighting of award criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Eligible businesses should ensure their readiness to meet the technical and economic selection criteria detailed in the invitation to tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Notice Description

Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest "the Agreement"). The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes 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 Waltham Forest. The Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to extend on yearly review after the original term

Renewal: Options to extend on yearly review after the original term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051511-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 3-4 years
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 WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Gregory Alake
Contact Email
gregory.alake@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0208 496 3000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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