--- title: "Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a833849-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Mid Sussex District Council is seeking contractors for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service throughout the Mid Sussex District, with the tender titled "Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals" (MSDC - 009424). This procurement is classified under the funeral and related services category, focusing on necessary arrangements for public health funerals when there are no able parties to cover the costs. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15 September 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 7 October 2016 and will run until 31 October 2019. Bidders are required to utilize the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal to submit their applications and must register their company on the platform to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competent and compassionate funeral services tailored to meet public health requirements. Companies capable of managing logistics, caregiving, and funeral arrangements would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Gaining a contract with the Mid Sussex District Council could enable successful bidders to establish a meaningful service within the community, enhancing their visibility and reputation while contributing to the essential societal obligation of providing public health funerals. ## Notice The Contract is to provide a Public Health Funeral Service for the whole of the Mid Sussex District. The contract will cover all necessary arrangements required to provide a public health funeral when anyone within the district passes away outside of a hospital and there is no one else willing or able to pay to enable the Council to carry out its statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor will be responsible upon instruction for the collection of the deceased's body from either the Coronary's court or from another identified location within the Mid Sussex District and for arranging the funeral, providing a suitable coffin, vehicle and adequate staff on the day of the funeral. All deceased bodies will be cremated unless otherwise instructed by Mid Sussex District council This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company free on charge on the SE Shared Services portal. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb2c887-4626-4e76-a968-ef82bf7da732 | | 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 | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH16 1SS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Mid Sussex | | Electoral ward | Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore | | Westminster constituency | Mid Sussex | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb2c887-4626-4e76-a968-ef82bf7da732 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb2c887-4626-4e76-a968-ef82bf7da732 16th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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