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title: "Public Health Funerals - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a92a405d-5d27-4b1a-80d3-e34fd595271e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Public Health Funerals - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a92a405d-5d27-4b1a-80d3-e34fd595271e

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has concluded its public procurement process for the provision of Public Health Funerals. The contract, titled "Public Health Funerals - AWARD," falls under the services category and specifically involves services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations. The procurement process employed was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to C.S.Boswell Independent Funeral Services. The contract period runs from 16th April 2025 to 30th April 2027. This initiative ensures compliance with the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 Section 46, requiring the Council to conduct funerals, which include both burials and cremations, at a fair price.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses operating in the funeral services industry, particularly those capable of providing dignified and affordable funeral services. While the procurement has been completed, organisations with similar capabilities may benefit from understanding the contract requirements and execution to prepare for future opportunities. Although this specific tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs according to its specifications, larger firms or those with expertise in handling contracts of similar nature may find growth potential in such government contracts.

## Notice

The Council requires a supplier to provide : o Public Health Funerals, both burials and cremations o To supply a dignified service and burial/cremation at a fair price The Council have a duty under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 Section 46 to carry out this service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33332e6-a58b-4504-be16-c5add9802fd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,524 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C.S.BOSWELL INDEPENDENT FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33332e6-a58b-4504-be16-c5add9802fd0
- 21 May 2025 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33332e6-a58b-4504-be16-c5add9802fd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33332e6-a58b-4504-be16-c5add9802fd0
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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