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    ContractsPublic Health Funerals Service - Supplier Information Session
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    Public Health Funerals Service - Supplier Information Session

    Contract value
    £80k
    Published 21 Sept 2026

    Ipswich Borough Council is inviting funeral service providers to a supplier information session on 27 October 2026 for an upcoming public health funerals contract worth approximately £80,000 over four years.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 21 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £80k
    Published 21 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £80,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

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    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 1 month ago.

    21 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Ipswich Borough Council is seeking funeral service providers to deliver public health funeral services. This is a statutory service for arranging dignified funerals when no family members are able to do so. The Council expects to arrange 20-30 public health funerals annually, primarily direct cremations unless the deceased's faith or written instructions require burial. Key Requirements: - Collect and transport deceased to Ipswich Cemetery and Crematorium within 30 minutes - Provide appropriate storage and care of the deceased - Complete statutory documentation and liaison with relevant agencies - Provide suitable coffins for burial or cremation - Attend burials and cremations with trained staff - Deliver all services with dignity, professionalism and respect Contract Details: - Initial term: 24 months with option to extend for a further 24 months (maximum 4 years) - Estimated contract value: £80,000 over the maximum four-year term Supplier Information Session: Attend an information session to learn about the requirements, procurement process, and have your questions answered. This session is optional but recommended. Registration closes 12 noon on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Email procurement@ipswich.gov.uk with your organisation name, attendee names, and contact email. Date and Time: Tuesday 27 October 2026, 10:00am-11:30am Venue: Ipswich Borough Council, Grafton House Orwell Room, 15-17 Russell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2DE After the information session, the formal tender opportunity will be advertised on the Suffolk Sourcing Portal.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In this category, IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Anglia Care Trust1× · 100%

    Across this category, the most active winners are ATKINSALTRAD, Marston Holdings Ltd, BMBC — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077696

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