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title: "Tender for Public Health Funerals for East Northants Council"
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# Tender for Public Health Funerals for East Northants Council

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a75d2a2b-4d75-445b-949f-34489841c68c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the East Northamptonshire Council, which has issued a tender titled "Tender for Public Health Funerals." This initiative falls under the community, social, and personal services industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having an active status since June 1, 2018. The contract will run from June 25, 2018, to June 25, 2023, while the tender period closed on May 11, 2018. The total contract value amounts to £35,000, awarded through an open procedure. The objective is to secure a contractor to manage public health funerals as mandated by law.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those with experience in public health funerals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation encourages participation from such entities. Engaging in this procurement process can help local funeral service providers expand their client base and establish long-term relationships with a local authority, thus driving business growth in the region.

## Notice

East Northamptonshire Council invites tenders from suitable experienced organisations for the provisions of public health funerals in its area. The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 places a duty on a Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in its area, where the authority is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made. This tender is intended to secure a contractor to manage and implement these arrangements on behalf of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba1b8db-72b6-4f93-b0ed-c728361f608e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 25 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDLANDS CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2018 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba1b8db-72b6-4f93-b0ed-c728361f608e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba1b8db-72b6-4f93-b0ed-c728361f608e
  15th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Link to eTendering Portal

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