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title: "Public Health and Direct Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09eea12d-c007-4b8e-b149-fb644808defc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-24"
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# Public Health and Direct Funeral Services

Buyer: GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09eea12d-c007-4b8e-b149-fb644808defc

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## Summary

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently seeking a professional funeral director to provide Public Health and Direct Funeral Services. This tender, classified under the industry category of funeral services, is part of an open procurement process which is in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 23rd February 2018, and the successful contract will commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2020. Interested parties should ensure they meet the proposed service specifications and prepare the necessary documentation for the tender process.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses in the funeral services sector, especially those that can demonstrate professionalism and flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council is open to applications from suitably qualified firms. Businesses that pride themselves on delivering respectful and dignified services will find this tender aligns well with their operational strengths.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a single suitable professional funeral director to meet the needs of the service specification as stated whilst being able to provide the flexibility required to also accommodate the needs of the families involved. The collection of bodies is to be made in a suitable vehicle and funerals will be conducted in a professional manner with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect whether or not mourners are in attendance. The Council will also be providing the option of Great Yarmouth Borough Council Direct Funeral Services for cremations. The Council is seeking a single suitable professional funeral director to meet the needs of the service. The family will be the applicant and will be responsible for the completion and delivery of the paperwork to Great Yarmouth Crematorium (excluding the CREM 4, 5 and 6). All payments will be made directly to Great Yarmouth Borough Council at the time of booking.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e03e3aa-1a29-443c-a2de-f7c16f16b926 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREAT YARMOUTH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR30 2QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Great Yarmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Great Yarmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e03e3aa-1a29-443c-a2de-f7c16f16b926

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e03e3aa-1a29-443c-a2de-f7c16f16b926
  24th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d14f5916-0001-e811-80ea-005056b64545
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- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d14f5916-0001-e811-80ea-005056b64545&p=7a6b6917-1369-e511-80f3-000c29c9ba21

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