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title: "863/2020 Public Health Funerals"
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# 863/2020 Public Health Funerals

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-527a6424-48ea-482f-a0a6-02993fc9b78b

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## Summary

Croydon Council is conducting the procurement of public health funerals under the title "863/2020 Public Health Funerals". This contract, which falls within the services industry category, is located in Croydon, South East England. Currently in the award stage, this transition follows the completion of the tender process. The initial contract duration is set for three years, starting from 1 June 2020, with the potential for a two-year extension, for a maximum total period of five years. The estimated requirement is for approximately 50 public health funerals each year, with the total contract value amounting to £225,000.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the funeral services industry. Firms that can provide comprehensive burial or cremation services, adhere to statutory and operational protocols, and manage sensitive situations with care and compassion would be appropriate candidates for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster business growth through the establishment of a long-term service agreement with a local authority, thus ensuring a steady stream of operations over the contract period.

## Notice

Part III, Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease Act) 1984 places a statutory duty upon local authorities to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or is found to be dead with the borough of Croydon where it appears that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been, or are, being made. Croydon Council seeking to appoint a provider to deliver public health statutory funerals and supply services. The duration of the contract will be 3 years with the option to extend up to a further 2 years giving a potential contract length of 5 years. It is estimated that approximately 50 public health funerals will be required each year of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df18446-261d-42a8-8830-ab033cfca268 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROWLAND BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df18446-261d-42a8-8830-ab033cfca268
- 16 Mar 2020 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018d3fe9-0898-4fb2-b678-4f572935abfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df18446-261d-42a8-8830-ab033cfca268
  1st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/018d3fe9-0898-4fb2-b678-4f572935abfb
  16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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