Funeral services procurement

Summary

The tender concerns funeral services for Helsinki residents, primarily for deceased persons eligible for social assistance. The service begins when the deceased person is transferred from the place of storage to the service provider and ends with the funeral. It includes funeral arrangements, assistance for relatives, cooperation with the responsible authority, preparation and dressing of the deceased, a small flower bouquet for the coffin or urn, transport within the Helsinki metropolitan area, and the ordering, collection, availability and interim storage of clothing, coffins and urns. Cremation funerals are the norm; coffin burials are used only for justified reasons, taking cultural and religious practices into account. The provider must have at least one service location within the City of Helsinki. Demand is estimated at fewer than 500 funerals per year, but the contracting authority does not guarantee any specific volume. One service provider will be selected. The estimated contract value is EUR 1,350,000 and the tender deadline is 15 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC.