Award

Social Care Funeral Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for "Social Care Funeral Services" to ensure the provision of dignified funerals when necessary. This procurement falls under the category of community, social, and personal services, specifically funeral services, in the UKC12 region within the United Kingdom. The procurement involved an open competition method, adhering to the legal framework detailed in the UKPGA. The contract, valued at £150,000 gross, will commence on 1st April 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2029, with potential for two subsequent 12-month extensions, offering continuity and reliability in service delivery.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly larger organisations, as it was awarded to FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED. The procurement method encouraged open competition, promoting transparency and offering an entry point for businesses looking to expand into government contracts. Although open to SMEs, no bids from SMEs or VCSEs were received, indicating a competitive landscape favouring larger suppliers. Businesses in this industry can leverage such opportunities to grow by securing long-term contracts, enhancing their service offerings, and solidifying presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Social Care Funeral Services

Notice Description

Ensuring the provision of a dignified funeral where necessary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

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