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title: "Public Health Funeral Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d649"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE"
published: "2025-01-24"
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# Public Health Funeral Service

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d649

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## Summary

The London Borough of Redbridge has issued a tender for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically involves funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000). The contract will cover funeral arrangements for deceased individuals in the borough of Redbridge who have no other arrangements made. Prospective providers should note that the submission deadline is 24th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2025. The potential contract value is £213,000, with a possibility of extension up to 31st March 2030, based on satisfactory performance.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services and related supplies, making it well-suited for companies experienced in managing public health funeral arrangements. The emphasis on quality (30%) and price (70%) in the award criteria highlights the importance of competitive bids that balance cost-effectiveness with high service standards. Companies in the London regions UKI3 (Inner London - West), UKI4 (Inner London - East), and UKI5 (Outer London - East and North East) are particularly ideal candidates to participate, given the geographical scope of the service requirements. This is an open procurement process, allowing businesses to conveniently submit their bids electronically.

## Notice

The Council has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the funeral of a deceased person, who died in the borough of Redbridge and where no other arrangements have been made or are about to be made.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service shall provide a Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements in the London Borough of Redbridge, on behalf of a deceased person, whose death has occurred in the borough of Redbridge and where no other arrangements have been made or are about to be made. The Authority arranges Burials and Cremations, for residents who have died or have been found dead within the Authority's boundaries be it in hospital, Council or Private Care Homes (including both residential and nursing), 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 Redbridge but excludes all referrals from NHS organisations, who have separate contractual arrangements. The Provider shall arrange a funeral, be it burial or cremation, in accordance with the requirements of this Specification on behalf of the Authority.

Renewal: At the sole discretion of the Authority and subject to the satisfactory performance of the Provider, the Contract Period may be extended in such period or periods as the Authority deems appropriate up to a maximum of two (2) years, providing a possible total Contract Period to midnight on 31st March 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002629-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £213,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF REDBRIDGE |
| Locality | ILFORD |
| Post town | Ilford |
| Postcode | IG1 1NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Redbridge |
| Electoral ward | Ilford Town |
| Westminster constituency | Ilford South |
| Delivery location | TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002629-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=319f0659-63da-ef11-8133-005056b64545

## Provenance

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