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Public Dignity Funeral Service

London Borough of Hackney

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 14:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 15:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 09:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney, a public authority within sub-central government, has awarded a contract to THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD. for the "Public Dignity Funeral Service". This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, involves arranging dignified and professional funeral services in cases where no next of kin are available to make arrangements. The contract commenced on 17th April 2026 and will run until 16th April 2027, with potential extensions until 2030. The services are to be delivered in London (region UKI41), and fall under the services category, specifically related to funeral services as per CPV classification 98371000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and businesses with capabilities or partnerships to deliver inclusive funeral services. The contract's scope covers comprehensive funeral services, making it suited for businesses specialising in funeral or related services that can cater to diverse community needs, including Christian, Jewish, and Muslim practices. The open procurement method underlines competition, providing a platform for businesses capable of delivering high-quality services with a mix of competitive pricing and quality assurance as key award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Dignity Funeral Service

Notice Description

The Council is responsible for making arrangements for the funeral or cremation of any person who dies within the borough, or a resident placed outside the borough by the Council, where no other suitable arrangements are being or are likely to be made by next of kin or other parties, as stipulated in section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Council aims to award a non-exclusive contract to provide a dignified, inclusive, and professional funeral service that fully discharges its statutory obligations. 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.

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/047169-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£243,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,040 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2027-03-31

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Hackney
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E8 1DY
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HEARTFELT FUNERAL COMPANY LTD.

Further Information

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