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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a2da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2021-04-06"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a2da

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Service Arrangements specifically for Public Health Funerals within its jurisdiction. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Funeral and related services, is currently in the Award stage. An active contract valued at £450,000 has been signed with Funeral Services Limited, trading as Co-op Funeralcare, although the lot related to this procurement has been cancelled. The contract was finalised on 8 March 2021, reflecting a commitment to arranging appropriate funeral services for residents without means or family support, covering burials and cremations.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the funeral services sector, particularly those specialising in public health funerals or supporting vulnerable individuals. Companies that can provide compassionate and effective funeral arrangements, as well as those with expertise in navigating pre-paid funeral plans, would be well-suited to engage in such contracts. Collaborating with local authorities can facilitate growth while contributing essential services to the community.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest "the Framework"). The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes or their own homes where there is no family or third party to complete the funeral arrangements. This includes persons who may be of no fixed abode and die within the geographical boundary of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who die or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes or their own homes where there is no family or third party to complete the funeral arrangements. This includes persons who may be of no fixed abode and die within the geographical boundary of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The Provider shall be required to arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification and/or any relevant pre-paid funeral plans of the deceased or family burial plots of an existing grave on behalf of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007017-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED, TRADING AS CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007017-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:643485-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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