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title: "ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT) - AWARD"
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# ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT) - AWARD

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee47966b-4dd4-413d-8dd9-3dfb19712371

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for welfare funeral services under the title "ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT) - AWARD". This tender, classified under the industry category "Funeral and related services", encompasses provisions for welfare funerals in the South East region of the United Kingdom over the next five years. Starting from 1st April 2024, the contract period will run until 31st March 2029, with a value of £125,238.8. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the awarding stage was finalised on 15th October 2024. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 20th March 2024.

This contract offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for funeral directors capable of meeting specific technical and regulatory standards set forth by the Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cemetery and cremation services would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, provided they meet compliance requirements as per the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management and the Federation of British Cremation Authorities. Partnering with a local government entity like Hastings Borough Council can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

Hastings Borough Council (Council) carries out 24 welfare funerals (average) per year as a duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Council is seeking tenders for the provision of this service for a five (5) year period, commencing 1st April 2024. To be considered, Funeral Directors must be able to demonstrate (as part of your response to the Technical Questionnaire) compliance with the Council's specification, with the recommended practice outlined by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management & by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities and The Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. Full details are included in the document set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0945f2-e817-411f-bf08-357d05979a86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,238 |
| 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 | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0945f2-e817-411f-bf08-357d05979a86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c0945f2-e817-411f-bf08-357d05979a86
  15th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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