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title: "Respectful Funerals"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Respectful Funerals

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ca6cc75-2438-4b9b-9cd5-ac425073bff3

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a suitable organisation to provide respectful funerals in accordance with statutory duties. The procurement process, known as "Respectful Funerals", falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services. The tender deadline for submissions is April 10, 2024, with a contract period starting on June 3, 2024, and ending on June 2, 2032.

This tender by the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council for funeral services offers an opportunity for business growth to organisations capable of providing cemetery and cremation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement process. The Council's emphasis on dignity and respect in funerals opens pathways for businesses in the funeral services sector to contribute towards public health and social care initiatives.

## Notice

1.1.1 Public health funerals are provided by local authorities for people who have passed away and have no next of kin, or who's next of kin, relatives or friends are unable or unwilling to make the necessary arrangements for a funeral. They are designed to protect public health and are important in ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances. Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council are looking for a suitable single organisation who would be able to provide funerals in line with Section 46 (of the Public Health Act (Control of Disease Act) 1984 specifies a statutory duty to arrange a burial or cremation where no suitable arrangements are being made. Additional information: Duration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0c38c4-b969-436c-aa0e-db0fae204da7 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jun 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,376 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371120 - Cremation services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0c38c4-b969-436c-aa0e-db0fae204da7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0c38c4-b969-436c-aa0e-db0fae204da7
  11th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=54116&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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