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title: "Funeral Services - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# Funeral Services - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c605f3a-d7ff-45bf-a57f-0bd44f1e7a6d

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## Summary

The procurement process for funeral services, conducted by East Suffolk Council, has reached the award stage. This tender, titled "Funeral Services - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Funeral and Related Services (CPV: 98370000) and is located in the East of England, specifically Woodbridge (IP12 1RT). The procurement is managed through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 6th September 2023. The contract period extends from 13th December 2023 to 12th December 2026. Key dates include the initiation on 22nd September 2023 and the publication of the awarded contract notice on 16th October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the funeral services sector. The awarded suppliers, East of England Co-operative Society and Gordon Barber Funeral Directors (Dignity), exemplify the kind of businesses well-suited to such procurement processes. Businesses specialising in funeral services, with capabilities in burial or cremation as mandated by public health statutes, will find this an attractive opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a local council. The open procurement method facilitates competitive participation, ensuring a transparent and fair procurement process.

## Notice

A funeral director service, to fulfil our statutory duties under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, section 46. This includes burial or cremation of the deceased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01891b55-a6cf-45d4-9fc9-b33bff620a07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2023 - 12 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY; GORDON BARBER FUNERAL DIRECTORS (DIGNITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01891b55-a6cf-45d4-9fc9-b33bff620a07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01891b55-a6cf-45d4-9fc9-b33bff620a07
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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