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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48890609-ef7e-46ee-9a1a-a4f942095889

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "Respectful Funerals," initiated by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, pertains to the provision of public health funerals for individuals without next of kin or suitable arrangements. This tender falls within the category of other community, social and personal services with an estimated value of £40,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period started on 1 April 2022 and will conclude on 31 March 2023. The tender process completed on 31 March 2022, and is situated in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in funeral services, social care, or community support, allowing them to expand their service offerings in public health. Businesses that specialise in dignity-focused funeral arrangements, logistics, and related support services would be particularly well-suited to contribute. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and reputation within the community, ultimately paving the way for future growth and collaboration with public authorities.

## Notice

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. The need to continue to provide funerals as required by 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672225ca-6731-4167-a99f-c776829c11cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARTHOLOMEW & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672225ca-6731-4167-a99f-c776829c11cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/672225ca-6731-4167-a99f-c776829c11cd
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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