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title: "Funeral Services"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9c4e12a-0820-45b0-b2d6-f4156c3ba845

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## Summary

In this procurement process, Ashford Borough Council, located in Ashford, England, initiated an open tender under the industry category "Funeral Services." The contract, identified as FUNERAL/25/1, covers the council's statutory obligation to provide public health funerals, as mandated by Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The procurement process reached the award stage with Funeral Services Limited t/a Co-op Funeralcare, contracted to deliver services between 28th April 2025 and 28th April 2030. The initial value of the tender was set at £75,000, but the awarded contract was valued at £57,000. Businesses were encouraged to submit their tenders by 10th March 2025, under an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender offered significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and organisations involved in funeral services. As an open procedure, it was particularly suitable for businesses with experience in managing public health funerals who can provide comprehensive and professional services. By securing this contract, businesses could gain stability and lasting partnerships over the five-year contract period. Firms equipped to handle fluctuations in demand for public health funerals would find the contract an attractive proposition, with the potential for establishing a long-term presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

FUNERAL/25/1 The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider to fulfil its statutory duty. This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984. As it is not possible to predict the number of public health funerals in future years, the contract will require a set fee for the individual cremation and burials for the specified period and in accordance with the requirements set out in this document. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edc7c3-c741-47d6-ad6c-2251cf0c7c6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edc7c3-c741-47d6-ad6c-2251cf0c7c6d
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1df90-e371-462f-8df9-4e26dad7aa67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3edc7c3-c741-47d6-ad6c-2251cf0c7c6d
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1df90-e371-462f-8df9-4e26dad7aa67
  7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

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