Award

RES/PS/THE PROVISION OF FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for funeral service arrangements has recently been completed by Bristol City Council, with the award announced on 29th May 2025. The contract, valued at £416,000, covers the provision of funeral services under the industry category of Funeral Services (CPV Code: 98371000). The contract period extends from 30th May 2025 to 29th May 2029 and involves service delivery within England. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. The procurement process has moved through its various stages, culminating in the award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in funeral services. The open procedure procurement method enabled a transparent and competitive environment, which is favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are adaptable to providing specialised services on a regional scale. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service in accordance with public sector standards have the potential to secure long-term contracts, such as this one, to expand their market reach and solidify their standing in the regional services industry.

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Notice Title

RES/PS/THE PROVISION OF FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS

Notice Description

Funerals Provision for Bristol City Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89a8be69-f1b3-4827-94b9-711b7016c49e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f1ba89-36ed-43f6-b764-2fc30e2a3e57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

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