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title: "Provision of Public Health Act Funerals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Public Health Act Funerals

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4068210c-a934-485a-9135-d0fb92c70513

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Public Health Act Funerals" to fulfil its responsibility for providing public funerals for residents who lack the means to cover the costs. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £30,000, set to commence from 5th August 2019 and concluding on 4th July 2024. The tender was publicly advertised before the deadline of 8th July 2019. Interested businesses must be based within the Borough of Ashford to ensure accessibility for local residents, and the services are classified under "Funeral and related services" in the CPV scheme.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public service contracts. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in funeral care, support services, or related logistics would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender process. Engaging in this type of contract could enhance their reputation and expand their market presence within the community, thereby driving business growth.

## Notice

Ashford Borough Council has a responsibility to provide for a public funeral when a resident dies within the borough and who has no means to pay for their funeral and no family in a position to cover the costs. The supplier needs to be based within the Borough of Ashford to provide support and easy visitation access to a Chapel of Rest for local residents of the Borough. Funerals will also be held within the Borough. Additional information: The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78e8cc0-9587-4f18-bd5b-52646b9d6bc4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2019 - 4 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2020 at 20:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78e8cc0-9587-4f18-bd5b-52646b9d6bc4
- 10 Jun 2019 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3734188a-3b6f-4310-b6b8-ad9d0ddb290e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d78e8cc0-9587-4f18-bd5b-52646b9d6bc4
  3rd February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3734188a-3b6f-4310-b6b8-ad9d0ddb290e
  10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  Kent Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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