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title: "Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e59"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST"
published: "2025-08-27"
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# 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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e59

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently in the tender stage for a procurement titled "Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals)" in the London area. This procurement falls under the industry category of funeral services and is open for submissions until 29th September 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 26th September 2025. The contracting process is conducted using the open procedure method, and the procurement is above the financial threshold. The contract, valued at £187,500, is set to commence on 10th November 2025 and potentially extends until 8th November 2030, with options for yearly reviews beyond the initial term. Awards will be decided by 7th November 2025.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to secure a substantial contract with a public authority. Given the nature of the services required, businesses offering comprehensive funeral planning, including burials and cremations, are well-positioned to succeed. With a focus on quality and competitive pricing, as indicated by the weighting of award criteria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Eligible businesses should ensure their readiness to meet the technical and economic selection criteria detailed in the invitation to tender documentation.

## Notice

Agreement for the Provision of Funeral Service Arrangements (for Public Health Funerals) in the London Borough of Waltham Forest "the Agreement"). 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

Options: Options to extend on yearly review after the original term

Renewal: Options to extend on yearly review after the original term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051511-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,500 |
| Lots value | £187,500 |
| 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 WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051511-2025
  27th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:meeting_N2JlMjU3ZDktYzBhZC00NDExLWE5MmEtNDkzNDg2YjQ3MTk5@thread.v2/1756287685157?context=%7B%22contextType%22%3A%22chat%22%7D
  ProContract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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