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Maidstone Borough Council & Swale Borough Council Public Health Act Funerals

Maidstone Borough Council

Maidstone Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Maidstone Borough Council & Swale Borough Council Public Health Act Funerals”. Bids close on 27 October 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £95,000. Who can bid: Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Funeral director services for two Kent councils, suited to small or voluntary-sector funeral providers

Maidstone Borough Council and Swale Borough Council are buying the services of a funeral director to carry out Public Health Act funerals. The estimated value is £95,000 excluding VAT, with the contract running from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 and a possible extension to 31 January 2032. It is a below-threshold services contract in West Kent.

Who can win it

  • Open to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises

Key facts

Estimated value
£95,000
Contract period
3 years, with a possible further 2 years extension
How bids are judged
75% cost and 25% quality
Published
29 Sep 2026

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