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Funeral Services Burial and Cremation

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2025 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of funeral services under the title "Funeral Services Burial and Cremation". This tender, classified under Funeral Services (CPV code: 98371000), involves the arrangement of public health funerals within the council's boundary. It concluded with the award stage on 19th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The total value of the contract is £120,000 GBP. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure below the threshold, specifically seeking quotes from funeral directors with Chapel of Rest facilities within the Stockton-on-Tees area. Businesses operating within the North East region of the United Kingdom were targeted for this contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services industry. The long-term contract provides stability and the chance for sustained engagement with public sector clientele. Businesses with the capability to provide respectful and comprehensive funeral services, including having appropriate facilities and local operational scope, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. Collaboration with a local authority like Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council can enhance a company's reputation and open avenues for future public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services Burial and Cremation

Notice Description

The provision of a funeral director to undertake public health funerals for Burial and Cremation. Stockton on Tees Borough Council has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the Borough Council boundary and where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. Quotations were invited from Funeral Directors with Chapel of Rest facilities based within the Stockton on Tees Borough Council boundary to undertake public health funerals on behalf of the Department for the required religions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976cc2b5-5ed6-447f-87d5-b7f9e418b864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted procedure, below threshold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLIN MCGINLEY FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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