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title: "Public Health Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e280b56-3b4e-41fb-93c4-2bbc5d291593"
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# Public Health Funerals

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e280b56-3b4e-41fb-93c4-2bbc5d291593

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Luton Council, seeking providers for "Public Health Funerals," an essential service required under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This open tender, classified under "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), is currently active and will close for submissions on 15th March 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1st June 2021 and will run until 31st May 2025, with a total budget allocation of £80,000. The primary location for service delivery is Luton, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer funeral services and related support. Businesses involved in the provision of public health funerals, particularly those with experience in handling such sensitive services, would be well-placed to compete. By entering this tender process, companies can not only expand their service offerings but also contribute to their community by ensuring dignified and affordable funeral services for those in need.

## Notice

Luton Council is required to provide public health funerals under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 when there is no surviving next of kin, next of kin cannot be located, next of kin are unwilling or unable to arrange a funeral or they cannot afford to pay for the funeral or the deceased dies intestate. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted electronically, via the London Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register (the Portal) which is free for Contractors to register on and to use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a02a40-2bb2-48e8-9a78-7ec301dcd936 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a02a40-2bb2-48e8-9a78-7ec301dcd936
- 19 Feb 2021 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f34657-af49-4c35-a521-8ce2166f536e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85a02a40-2bb2-48e8-9a78-7ec301dcd936
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55f34657-af49-4c35-a521-8ce2166f536e
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Provenance

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