Published date: 10 June 2019

This notice was replaced on 3 February 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 February 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

PHAF/19/1

Published date

10 June 2019

Closing date

8 July 2019

Contract start date

5 August 2019

Contract end date

4 July 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Ashford Borough Council has a responsibility to provide for a public funeral when a resident dies within the borough and who has no means to pay for their funeral and no family in a position to cover the costs.

The supplier needs to be based within the Borough of Ashford to provide support and easy visitation access to a Chapel of Rest for local residents of the Borough. Funerals will also be held within the Borough.

More information

Links

Additional text

The tender document and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal

About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Roberts

Address

Tannery Lane
ASHFORD
TN231PL
England

Telephone

(01233) 330605 ext 605

Email

caroline.carney@ashford.gov.uk

Website

http://www.ashford.gov.uk/