Purpose

The re-procurement of the
contract for public funerals.
 

Content

Agree the procurement strategy
set out in this report which will lead to the award of a contract
for the provision of public funeral services with an estimated
5-year contract value of £1m.

Reasons for the decision

Having assessed all the
options, the proposed re-procurement route represents best value
for money.
 
Provides a
procurement process to engage with specialist service providers
with expertise in these areas of work.
 
This procurement
will benefit local suppliers and economy.
 
Meets the Mayors
Business plan to engage local suppliers and economy, to ensure
efficient, value for money services and deliver projects within
budget.
 

Alternative options considered

Do Nothing.  Croydon is statutorily obliged to provide suitable
funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the Croydon
area where it appears that no arrangement have been or are being
made for the disposal of the body.  To
do nothing is not an option as the council would be failing in its
duties to provide this essential service. 
 
Use existing
frameworks.  There are no frameworks
available, and this is because the services are provided by
suppliers who are locally based.