--- title: "Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-27" --- # Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36.json) ## Summary Thanet District Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with undertaking services, and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 23rd June 2021 at 14:00 BST. The contract is anticipated to commence on 19th July 2021 for a duration of three years, with the potential for two twelve-month extensions, subject to the council's discretion. Any inquiries regarding the tender must be made by 14:00 on 16th June 2021. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services sector. Businesses specialising in undertaker services, especially those experienced in public health regulations and compassionate care, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected contract value of £63,000 indicates a significant project that could bolster the successful tenderer's portfolio and support their growth within the community by providing essential services mandated by law. ## Notice Thanet District Council is seeking to procure undertakers services in fulfilment of our duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and requirements to arrange for burial or cremation where no suitable alternative arrangements are being made. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 19th July 2021 for a duration of 3 years with a possibility of two x 12 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are available on the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk attached to the contract notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16th June 2021 Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23rd June 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5cebb19-8c35-4f9e-84ff-f3d8f84bcbf2 | | 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 | 27 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000 | | 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | MARGATE | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT9 1XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Thanet | | Electoral ward | Cliftonville West | | Westminster constituency | East Thanet | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 27 May 2021 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5cebb19-8c35-4f9e-84ff-f3d8f84bcbf2 - 27 May 2021 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8783e4d-079b-4c14-aee8-994c707ae717 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5cebb19-8c35-4f9e-84ff-f3d8f84bcbf2 27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8783e4d-079b-4c14-aee8-994c707ae717 27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.thanet.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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