---
title: "Provision of Community Public Health Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fc1b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-01-15"
---

# Provision of Community Public Health Funerals

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fc1b

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Community Public Health Funerals. The contract falls under the services category and aims to provide suitable funeral arrangements as required by the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The tender was awarded to D Hollowell & Sons Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on December 20, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the funeral and related services industry to collaborate with Blackpool Council. Organisations specialising in funeral services, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality services and demonstrating a commitment to social value, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Suppliers interested in engaging with local authorities and contributing to public health services can leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, or persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, or persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements.

Renewal: With the option to extend 1+1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001216-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 3AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D HOLLOWELL & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001216-2024
- 12 Sep 2023 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026969-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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