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title: "Public Health Funerals - Ipswich Borough Coucnil"
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# Public Health Funerals - Ipswich Borough Coucnil

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f62ef0d-bd94-4088-b604-ed03b16cc6aa

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## Summary

The Ipswich Borough Council, represented by Suffolk Sourcing, is currently inviting tenders for the provision of public health funerals, a service mandated by the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 24 August 2018. The contract period is set to commence from 1 October 2018 and extend until 30 September 2023. The tender is classified under the services category, specifically for funeral supplies, with an estimated contract value of £70,000 and a minimum value of £10,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services and related supplies, particularly those that can deliver respectful and dignified services in line with public health requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as they can leverage their flexibility and local knowledge to fulfil the contract's requirements. Interested parties should ensure they express their interest promptly to access full tender details and documentation.

## Notice

The Cemeteries Office is required under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to provide a dignified and respectful funeral for a person who has passed away where no one is able or willing to make the funeral arrangements. Currently Ipswich Borough Council has been arranging on average between 20 and 30 public health funeral a year since 2016. We have seen an increase of referrals over the last few years. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dd7b2b-94a1-48f9-b06b-8dc8b0312d32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2018 at 05:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dd7b2b-94a1-48f9-b06b-8dc8b0312d32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17dd7b2b-94a1-48f9-b06b-8dc8b0312d32
  1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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