--- title: "West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals." This procurement process pertains to the Funeral and Related Services industry, classified under CPV code 98370000, and aims to arrange funerals under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, section 46. The procurement process is geared towards market engagement to shape the contractual arrangements and structure for the Public Health Funeral Service within West Northamptonshire, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. A key milestone is the engagement end date, set for 6th December 2024. Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to complete a market engagement questionnaire to provide input on various aspects such as contract length, service scope, subdivision potential, charging, and accreditation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing them to influence the formation of service arrangements and structure. Businesses specialising in funeral services, logistics, and related fields will find this procurement especially pertinent. Moreover, engaging in this process can help businesses expand their client base within the public sector, enhance service offerings, and improve accreditation opportunities. The engagement also offers insight into potential subdivisions within the council, which could lead to more targeted and efficient service delivery. Responding to the market engagement exercise can pave the way for being invited to tender, thereby fostering business growth and establishing a collaborative relationship with West Northamptonshire Council. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council has a duty under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, section 46 to make the funeral arrangements of any person who has died or been found dead in our area where it appears that no suitable arrangements are being made. West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage the sector in helping to shape the contractual arrangements and structure of the its Public Health Funeral Service and has created a questionnaire to support this. This engagement questionnaire covers the following topics: * The length of the contract, * The scope of the service, * The potential for sub-dividing the service by different areas of the Council, * Charging, and * Service accreditation. If you would like to respond to this market engagement exercise and be invited to tender please complete the attached questionnaire and submit your completed version to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 15:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda - 21 Oct 2024 at 13:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda - 18 Oct 2024 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda 4th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1f98ca8-9b85-4f5e-9a27-6ee37d9d91b8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94846f12-96af-45dc-bcd9-440834de61f5 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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