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title: "The Provision of a Public Burial Service"
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# The Provision of a Public Burial Service

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4105a35-1abd-4ad2-ab96-a0bf2cc6135e

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is currently seeking contractors for "The Provision of a Public Burial Service", a tender valued at £150,000. This initiative falls under the funeral services industry and is located in Plymouth, England. The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with the tender submission deadline set for 30th September 2021. The contract period will commence on 11th October 2021 and is expected to last until 10th October 2024, following the city's statutory duty to arrange funerals for unclaimed deceased individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral and cremation services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing compassionate and professional services. Businesses that specialise in funeral arrangements, cremation logistics, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thus potentially expanding their client base while fulfilling a crucial community need.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council has a duty under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 to arrange the funeral of persons who have died within the City and who have no relative or other person able or willing to accept financial responsibility for their burial or cremation. The Council are looking for a contractor to arrange a funeral (be it burial or cremation) in accordance with the requirements of set out in this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052d2e7-b59f-4bee-9904-fe61fcc81642 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371120 - Cremation services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052d2e7-b59f-4bee-9904-fe61fcc81642

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052d2e7-b59f-4bee-9904-fe61fcc81642
  10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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