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Provision of Funeral Arrangements Service

Pembrokeshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 15:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire County Council, operating under Welsh devolved regulations, conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Funeral Arrangements Service" within Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom. The process, which has reached the Award stage, follows an open procurement method below the threshold for open competition. The procurement pertains to the provision of funeral services, vital for cases where no other arrangements for the disposal of deceased persons are made. A contract has been awarded as of 23rd October 2025 and is active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with a possible extension up to 31st October 2029. The contract, worth £100,000 excluding VAT, focuses on funeral supplies and related services with the supplier being Co-op Funeralcare based in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive funeral arrangements and related services. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in funeral supplies and a strong understanding of service quality can benefit from engaging in this procurement process. The structured criteria involving price, collection efficiency, understanding, and compliance with dress codes and documentation processes, present a competitive landscape for businesses aiming to enhance their offerings and expand market reach in service provision. The flexibility offered by the potential contract extension further encourages long-term strategic planning for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their foothold in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Arrangements Service

Notice Description

Provision of Funeral Arrangements Service within Pembrokeshire. The service is for the disposal of deceased persons where there are no other arrangements being made for disposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05691a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070914-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Pembrokeshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1TP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Castle
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Funeral Services Ltd Trading As Co-op Funeralcare

Further Information

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