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title: "ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT)"
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buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services (ESPH612 TT)

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fac45a99-6892-4deb-badc-6552a69b7fa7

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## Summary

Hastings Borough Council is seeking tenders for welfare funeral services to perform 24 funerals annually from April 1, 2024. The tender, named ESPH NB HBC Welfare Funeral Services, falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services. The procurement stage is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on March 19, 2024.

This tender by Hastings Borough Council presents an opportunity for funeral service providers to secure a five-year contract starting in April 2024. Businesses in the funeral and related services sector, especially those compliant with the outlined specifications and practices, are well-suited to compete. The Council is looking for Funeral Directors who can meet the requirements set out by industry standards and legal regulations.

## 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. Additional information: This tender process is being carried out through South East Shared Services e-Sourcing Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/37482). The tender documents are available through the Portal. Should you have any queries on this tender, please raise them via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 17:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd
- 29 Feb 2024 at 17:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd
- 29 Feb 2024 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be2001a-e721-4ee2-bb16-a72622225ccd
  29th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.hastings.gov.uk/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ProjectManage/37482

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