Tender

Funeral Services

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. This contract entails a service framework for a period of 24 months, with two potential 12-month extensions. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender end date set for 20 February 2025. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2027. The service will be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Notably, this contract aligns with the council's statutory obligation to arrange and conduct municipal funerals for residents who cannot meet the expenses themselves, with the council having performed 33 contract funerals in 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations by partnering with a reputable public institution. The nature of the contract requires a provider skilled in delivering compassionate and efficient funeral services, making it ideal for established funeral service providers looking to cement their position in the public sector. The selected contractor will benefit from a secure, government-backed contract spanning a substantial period, offering stability and the potential for extended collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. The service framework contract is for a 24 month period with two options to extend for 12 months. The council has a statutory duty to provide the arrangement and conducting of municipal funerals for those residents who are unable to meet the expenses themselves. In 2024 the council carried out a total of 33 contract funerals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1a40921-806f-437c-8200-9579fe274cac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e289790-4506-47e5-9db1-7e9cd1aa8d2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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