Scope
Reference
DN792341
Description
The Council is responsible for making arrangements for the funeral or cremation of any person who dies within the borough, or a resident placed outside the borough by the Council, where no other suitable arrangements are being or are likely to be made by next of kin or other parties, as stipulated in section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Council aims to award a non-exclusive contract to provide a dignified, inclusive, and professional funeral service that fully discharges its statutory obligations. The Contractor shall provide a complete undertaking and funeral service, including all necessary materials, staffing, preparation, and transportation for either a burial or cremation, as directed by the Council.
Total value (estimated)
- £243,000 excluding VAT
- £291,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year + 1 + 1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 February 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
2 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
See advert on London Tenders Portal - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21&v=1
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 31 March 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
Hackney
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Ursula Clapp
Telephone: +44 2083563000
Email: ursula.clapp@hackney.gov.uk
Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government