Tender

Funeral Services

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of public funeral services, titled "Funeral Services." This procurement falls under the services category within the funeral industry and is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing numerous suppliers to participate. Located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, the procurement's main category involves CPV classification 98371000 for funeral services. Potential suppliers should note key dates, with the tender period concluding on 18th February 2026, followed by the award period ending on 27th February 2026. The contract, valued at an estimated £360,000 if considering gross amount, will commence on 2nd March 2026 and run until 31st March 2031.

This tender offers a substantial business growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-standard funeral services. Organisations with a strong background in providing quality and socially valuable funeral services are particularly well-suited to this contract, as the award criteria weigh 50% on price, 40% on quality, and 10% on social value. The open nature of the procedure provides an accessible entry point for businesses registered as suppliers on the ProContract platform. As public authorities increasingly seek innovative and cost-effective service providers, engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

Provision of public Funeral services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004831-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Mark Woodhead
Contact Email
mwoodhead@lancaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524852000

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

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