Award

The provision of Funeral Services

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is seeking to contract for comprehensive funeral services, including body removal, funeral service arrangements, body preparation, and coffin provision. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 98371000 for funeral services, is intended to serve the diverse community in Leeds, located in the UKE42 region. The contract process has reached the award update and contract update stages, with the formal contract, valued at £998,125, signed on 1st April 2020. The contract duration is specified as 1800 days, with the end date extended to 30th September 2027 due to the need for additional services by the original contractor.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly those equipped to handle the needs of a diverse community and capable of managing a high volume of annual services. Companies specialising in funeral planning, cremation services, and body preparation will find this contract beneficial for business growth. The chosen supplier, Funeral Services Ltd t/a Co-Op Funeralcare, is a well-established organisation, indicating the level of expertise and reliability expected from competing businesses. Engagement in such a long-term contract can establish a stable revenue stream and enhance the business's local reputation.

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Notice Title

The provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services required under this contract is for a full funeral service including; removal of the body to an appropriate facility, making arrangements for a funeral service, preparation of the body and the provision of the coffin.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009560-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£998,125 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philippa Elliott
Contact Email
philippa.elliott@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1133785882

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP, FUNERAL CARE

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