--- title: "Tender For the Provisioning of Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Tender For the Provisioning of Public Health Funerals Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f2fa69b-67ee-4014-9b1f-759b50570235.json) ## Summary Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provisioning of Public Health Funerals within the East of England. This procurement process is at the tender stage and will close on 13 March 2025 at 14:00. The contract, starting on 1 May 2025, will run until 30 April 2030. This tender falls under the services category and specifically targets the funeral and related services industry (CPV code 98370000). Clarification requests must be submitted by 26 February 2025 at 14:00. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, inviting electronic tender responses from interested parties. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that are suitably qualified and affiliated with a relevant professional body, and that hold appropriate accreditation to ensure delivery to industry standards, are encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will support the Council in managing various aspects of Public Health Funerals, including reporting, legislative compliance, data protection, and contract management. This contract provides a stable long-term opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector to collaborate with the local government and expand their service offerings. ## Notice Southend-on-Sea City Council (the Council) has a duty to arrange for disposal of persons who die within its boundaries, where it appears to the Council that no suitable funeral arrangements can be made. The duty extends to persons that die in hospital, at home, or in another place within the city of Southend. The Council are seeking electronic tender responses, as part of a competitive procurement process, to appoint a Contractor to support in the provisioning and carrying out of the Council's requirements, regarding these types of Public Health Funerals. The suitably qualified Contractor shall be affiliated to a professional body relevant to the industry they work within and have, and maintain, the appropriate accreditation to demonstrate that their delivery of the Public Health Funerals is being carried out to the industry standards. Other requirements and detail relating to the proposed Contract such as reporting, legislative compliance, record keeping, data protection, Social Value and contract management are covered as part of the Tender Documents. The Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00 Wednesday 26th February 2025 The deadline for submission of Tender Responses is: 14:00 Thursday 13th March 2025 The Minimum Level Requirements of the procurement process are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to the required documentation to be submitted, Financial Standing, Insurance and all mandatory requirements. In regard to the evaluation the elements which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a664291-7732-4ccd-8c0a-da8400dbff43 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a664291-7732-4ccd-8c0a-da8400dbff43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a664291-7732-4ccd-8c0a-da8400dbff43 24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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