Tender Details

Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Gb-Watford: Public Health Funerals
GBT Ref No: 114986714
Deadline: 04 Mar 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: GBP 500000
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: BIP927208000
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Description:
The purpose of this expression of interest (EOI) is to identify a Funeral operator service to provide public health service funerals on behalf of Hertfordshire District Councils. Broadly speaking the responsibility for providing funerals for individuals who pass away without any next of kin and/or adequate funds, is shared between the local council and the local hospital. More often than not referrals are made to the Council via the Coroners office and the arrangements are made for the body to be collected by a funeral director whilst a funeral is organised. The aim is to preserve the best standard of public health and hygiene in the most cost efficient manner whilst meeting the statutory obligations of this duty.

The provisions of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 states:

"It shall be the duty of a local authority [i.e. district council] to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or been found dead in their area, in any case where it appears to the local authority that no suitable arrangements have been or are being made otherwise than by the authority." Section 46 (1)

In brief the service required will consist of:

1.Collection of body from mortuary / coroner / property;
2.The provision of a simple coffin and gown;
3.Provision of Hearse and attendants to conduct the funeral;
4.A simple funeral at the nearest suitable and available...
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Gb-Watford: Public Health Funerals - Uk Tender

The WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL, a Government sector organization in United Kingdom, has announced a new tender for Gb-Watford: Public Health Funerals. This tender is published on UkTender under GBT Ref No: 114986714 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-03-04.

The estimated tender value is GBP 500000, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.