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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-944f476b-999b-4b66-8fec-91f26e05ab27

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking qualified organisations to participate in a Framework Agreement for Funeral Service Arrangements for Public Health Funerals. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the framework set to commence on 1st April 2021 and expected to last until 31st March 2024, with a potential extension to 31st March 2025 at the Authority's discretion. The estimated contract value is £450,000, and interested parties were required to submit tenders by 2nd February 2021. The services will be delivered within the London region, specifically targeting residents of the borough who may require public health funeral arrangements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive funeral management services, including both burial and cremation. The successful tenderers will be responsible for arranging funerals for individuals who died within the borough and whose arrangements have not been made otherwise. Companies that are adept at navigating public health regulations and have the ability to offer sensitive, efficient services would be well-placed to compete for this framework agreement, especially given the stipulation that three providers will be appointed.

## Notice

The Council of the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations to Tender for appointment to the Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Framework"). The Framework will commence on 1st April 2021 and, subject to satisfactory performance shall continue to midnight on 31st March 2024 ("the Framework Period"). At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to the satisfactory performance of the provider the Framework Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate providing a total possible Framework Period to midnight on 31st March 2025. It is estimated that three (3) providers are to be appointed to the Framework. Organisations are advised that whilst it is the intention of the Authority to utilise the Framework as the primary source of the service, the Authority reserves the right to obtain the service from alternative sources should this present best value. Further, appointment of an organisation on the Framework does not guarantee any minimum level of income for the organisation or that the organisation will be awarded any Call-Off Contract during the Framework Period. All Call-Off Contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the procedures in the Tender Documents and Framework Agreement. The Authority has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the funeral of a deceased person, who died in the borough of Waltham Forest and where no other arrangements have been made, or are about to be made. The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes or their own homes where there is no family or third party to complete the funeral arrangements. This includes persons who may be of no fixed abode and die within the geographical boundary of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The successful Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b62850-8ff5-4580-b009-2c68eee8352b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b62850-8ff5-4580-b009-2c68eee8352b
- 31 Dec 2020 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7896264-a8d5-4daf-8b2e-debca715faf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55b62850-8ff5-4580-b009-2c68eee8352b
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7896264-a8d5-4daf-8b2e-debca715faf0
  31st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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