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title: "Funeral Service"
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# Funeral Service

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fc0c86d-325e-4d2b-86a8-3e38138e759f

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## Summary

The tender titled "Funeral Service" issued by Westminster City Council is currently active. The contract, valued at GBP 100,000, is for a 3-year period with a 1-year optional extension. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure. The tender period ends on June 16, 2023, and the contract period starts on August 1, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2026. The procurement is located in London and is classified under funeral services (CPV code: 98371000).

This public procurement opportunity for funeral services in the UK offers a chance for businesses, specifically in the funeral services industry, to engage with Westminster City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing funeral services within the London region can benefit from bidding for this contract, which aims to ensure the dignified disposal of deceased individuals in compliance with statutory obligations.

## Notice

Westminster City Council have a statutory responsibility to facilitate the funeral of deceased persons in their jurisdiction under certain conditions, as per the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984. s46.1 states "It shall be the duty of a local authority to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or been found dead in their area, in any case where it appears to the authority that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been or are being made otherwise than by the authority". Public Health Funerals are the mechanism for discharging this duty, ensuring the safe and dignified disposal of the deceased, and recouping the costs where possible from the estate. The contract is for a period of 3 years, with 1 year's optional extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703f06e-f324-46f7-b191-37fca928ca4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 22 May 2023 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703f06e-f324-46f7-b191-37fca928ca4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703f06e-f324-46f7-b191-37fca928ca4d
  22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.capitalesourcing.com/go/262141080188434D2C77
  Funeral Services

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