Scope
Reference
DN792341
Description
Hackney Council is seeking to award a contract to provide a dignified, inclusive, and professional funeral service, in line with its statutory obligations under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. 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. Given the rich diversity of the communities in Hackney, the appointed Contractor must have the internal capability or a pre-vetted sub-contractual arrangement to cater for funerals conforming to the widely prevalent practices of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.
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:
Up to two extensions of 1 year each.
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
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 January 2026
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
Hackney
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Email: ursula.clapp@hackney.gov.uk
Website: http://www.hackney.gov.uk
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government