Published date: 26 July 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 August 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

  • Funeral services - 98371000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0 to £325,000

Procurement reference

20190726120134-28

Published date

26 July 2019

Closing date

28 August 2019

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The London Borough of Camden ('the Council') is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Public Funeral Services.
Personal Finance Service administers the Public Funeral Services which is an externally focussed, statutory service, for the burial or cremation of persons whose demise is within the boundary of Camden and where no next of kin exists, or is willing or able, to arrange, or fund a funeral. There are approximately 120 funerals per annum which are covered by the Public Health Act 1984 (Control of Diseases).
If the deceased leaves no estate (funds) the Local Authority bears this cost under its statutory duty. Camden Officers instruct the appointed funeral director to arrange a public funeral. The demands on the service vary from year to year.
Referrals come from Coroners, hostels, General Practitioners Surgeries, Camden hospitals - UCLH, Royal Free, National Hospital, Marie Curie hospice, social workers and residential homes. There are approximately 120 funerals per annum which are covered by the Public Health Act 1984 (Control of Diseases).

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joana Heliotrope

Address

5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
ENG

Telephone

+44 02079744444

Email

joana.heliotrope@camden.gov.uk