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title: "Public Health Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056992"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-28"
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# Public Health Funerals

Buyer: TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056992

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Public Health Funeral Services within the Tendring District has been completed under the open competition method, led by Tendring District Council in association with Essex County Council. The tender, titled "Public Health Funerals", falls within the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000) and is associated with statutory duties outlined in the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The location for service delivery is within the UKH3 region, covering parts of Essex in the United Kingdom. The key procurement stages included the tender announcement on 30 July 2025, closing of tender submissions on 29 August 2025, and awarding the contract on 8 September 2025. The contract, valued at £780 Gross and £650 Net, commenced on 24 October 2025 and is set to run until 23 October 2029, with the option to extend for an additional year.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs engaged in the funeral and related services industry, particularly those operating within the Essex region. The projected contract value and long-term duration offer a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. The procurement was awarded to THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Colchester, indicating opportunities for smaller businesses with a focus on quality and competitive pricing to engage in public sector contracts. The open competition method and emphasis on quality over price encourage innovative service delivery models while enabling smaller firms to gain a foothold in government service contracts.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service in the Tendring District, in accordance with statutory duties in relation to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend the contract by one year if needed. The Council will give the supplier at least three months notice if they will be utilising the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078274-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| Awards value | £650 |
| Contracts value | £650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLACTON-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO15 1SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 17:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078274-2025
- 11 Sep 2025 at 16:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055976-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 16:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044492-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078274-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055976-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044492-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hunnaball.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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