Provision of Public Health Funerals

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders from providers to deliver Public Health Funeral services in Suffolk. The contract will cover funeral and related arrangements for individuals where the council is responsible for arranging a public health funeral.

The opportunity is open to interested providers through the Suffolk Sourcing procurement portal, where full tender documentation is available following registration of interest.

Service Requirements

The contract covers the provision of Public Health Funeral services, including funeral and related services.

The published procurement classifications cover:

• Funeral services.
• Cemetery services and cremation services.
• Cremation services.
• Undertaking services.

Further details about the specific service delivery requirements and arrangements are available in the tender documentation on the procurement portal.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Ipswich Borough Council
• Deadline: 26 November 2026, 11:00am
• Enquiry Deadline: 17 November 2026, 11:00am
• Contract Value: £80,000 excluding VAT (£96,000 including VAT)
• Delivery Length: Two years, with two optional 12-month extensions
• Contract Dates: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028
• Possible Extension: Until 31 December 2030
• Contract Location: Suffolk
• Tender Reference: IBC/21320
• Award Criteria: Price – 50%; Quality – 50%
• Procedure: Below-threshold open competition
• Tender Link: View the opportunity and tender documents

Supplier Requirements

Interested providers must express their interest through the Suffolk Sourcing procurement portal to access the full tender documentation.

The supplied notice does not specify particular registration, accreditation or eligibility requirements. Providers should consult the full tender documents for detailed participation and service requirements.

This opportunity may be relevant to funeral directors, undertakers and organisations providing funeral, cremation and related services. It offers providers an opportunity to deliver public health funeral arrangements on behalf of Ipswich Borough Council.

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