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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServices£80,000Add to pipeline

Provision of Public Health Funerals

Ipswich Borough Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 26 November 2026 (14 days left)
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Overview

Ipswich Borough Council is conducting early market engagement via a supplier information session ahead of a planned procurement for Public Health Funeral Services. The scope will cover the collection, care, and conveyance of deceased persons to Ipswich Cemetery and Crematorium, as well as the provision of coffins, statutory documentation, and staff to facilitate burials and direct cremations. The anticipated contract will run for an initial 24 months with a 24-month extension option, with an estimated total value of approximately £80,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£80,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 September 2026
Questions by
17 November 2026
Deadline
26 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Funeral and related servicesFuneral servicesCemetery services and cremation servicesCremation servicesUndertaking services

Competition

Expected competition

3

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Other community, social and personal services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

£180,000

Median of 2,493 awards in the last 24 months

Ipswich Borough Council in the last 12 months

33

contracts awarded, worth £9,080,504 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    21 September 2026

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