Scope
Reference
EPP0209
Description
Procurement for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service in the Tendring District, in accordance with statutory duties in relation to Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.
Total value (estimated)
- £85,000 excluding VAT
- £102,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 October 2025 to 23 October 2029
- Possible extension to 23 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There is the option to extend the contract by one year if needed.
The Council will give the supplier at least three months notice if they will be utilising the extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Essex
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions must be through the Procontact e-portal.
It is free to register: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Quality Response | There are 3 mandatory questions and 2 technical quality questions. The mandatory questions are pass/fail. The 2 quality questions are weighted at 30% each. |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial Response | This will account for 40% of the overall tender. |
Price | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-8775-PCGW
Town Hall
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Running the Procurement on behalf of Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex