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title: "Provision of Public Health Funerals"
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buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2019-07-16"
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# Provision of Public Health Funerals

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e0cc75c-18bc-4d32-9985-fb224f8b030e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Blackpool Council, invites proposals for the "Provision of Public Health Funerals". This tender falls under the funeral and related services category (CPV code: 98370000) and is located within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 13 August 2019. The contract is valued at £32,000 and is set to commence on 1 December 2019, concluding on 31 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver suitable funeral arrangements for individuals without next of kin. Companies with experience in providing public health services, logistical support, or those that can ensure dignified and compliant funeral solutions would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their client base and contributing to community needs.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, nor persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38f4001-86b7-44b5-9046-c01fecb61c1c |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38f4001-86b7-44b5-9046-c01fecb61c1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e38f4001-86b7-44b5-9046-c01fecb61c1c
  16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4e569ab1-1ca2-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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