Planning

Public Dignity Funeral Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 09:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is initiating a public procurement process for a contract titled "Public Dignity Funeral Service," aimed at providing dignified and inclusive funeral services. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting funeral and related services (CPV 98370000). The process is currently in the planning stage and is scheduled to proceed through an open procurement method. The service location is within the Hackney region (UKI41) in the United Kingdom, with a tender period ending on 27th January 2026 and an anticipated award by 27th February 2026. The procurement, valued at £243,000, supports statutory obligations under public health legislation and emphasizes the ability to cater to diverse cultural and religious practices.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those capable of accommodating the religious customs prevalent in Hackney's diverse demographic. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria identified in the tender. The awarded contract, which allows for potential extensions up to March 2029, provides a stable opportunity for businesses to secure long-term partnerships with the local authority, helping to drive business growth and reinforce community ties through responsive and culturally sensitive service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Dignity Funeral Service

Notice Description

Hackney Council is seeking to award a contract to provide a dignified, inclusive, and professional funeral service, in line with its statutory obligations under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor shall provide a complete undertaking and funeral service, including all necessary materials, staffing, preparation, and transportation for either a burial or cremation, as directed by the Council. Given the rich diversity of the communities in Hackney, the appointed Contractor must have the internal capability or a pre-vetted sub-contractual arrangement to cater for funerals conforming to the widely prevalent practices of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to two extensions of 1 year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085244-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ursula.clapp@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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