Planned procurement · Notice 089227-2026
Public Health Funerals - Supplier Information Session
- Value
- £80k
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- East of England
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2031
In plain English
Ipswich Borough Council is holding an information session for funeral directors ahead of tendering for Public Health Funeral services — arranging dignified funerals (mostly direct cremations) where no one else will. The contract is expected to run from February 2027 for two years with an option to extend by two more, worth around £80,000 over four years, covering roughly 20-30 funerals a year.
Good fit for: Local funeral directors within about 30 minutes of Ipswich Cemetery and Crematorium.
- Must be able to collect and take the deceased to Ipswich Cemetery and Crematorium within 30 minutes' journey time — this will be scored in the tender
- The session itself needs registration by noon on 20 October 2026 (attendance is optional and not scored)
- The actual tender will be advertised on the Suffolk Sourcing Portal, so you'll need to be set up there
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Public Health Funerals- Supplier Information and Support Session 1. Purpose Ipswich Borough Council is inviting funeral directors and funeral service providers to attend a Supplier Information and Support Session relating to the forthcoming procurement of Public Health Funeral Services. This supplier information and support session is intended to: • Raise awareness of the forthcoming tender opportunity, • Provide an overview of the Public Health Funeral Services requirements, • Explain the procurement process and anticipated timetable (where possible), • Support suppliers in understanding how to participate in the tender process, • Provide an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions regarding the forthcoming procurement. Attendance at the supplier information and support session does not form part of the tender evaluation process and is not a requirement for participation in the future procurement opportunity. 2. Background Under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, Ipswich Borough Council has a statutory responsibility to arrange a dignified and respectful funeral where no other person is willing or able to make funeral arrangements. The Council currently arranges approximately 20 to 30 Public Health Funerals each year. Public Health Funerals are generally direct cremations unless: • The deceased is known to belong to a faith that prohibits cremation; or • The deceased has left written instructions requesting burial. The anticipated contract period is expected to be: • An initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months • The estimated value of the contract is anticipated to be in the region of £80,000 over the maximum four-year term. This figure is provided for information only and does not constitute a commitment by the Council…
Procedure: not stated. Published 21 Sep 2026.
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