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MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:27

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:27

Tender

26 Jan 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for their contract titled "MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services." The procurement process, concluded on 14th April 2026, utilised an open competition method, targeting the services category. This contract primarily concerns funeral services for dignified funerals within the UK region UKC12. Key providers like FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED from Manchester were active participants. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential for two 12-month extensions, and was awarded with an estimated value of £120,000, grossing at £150,000.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for firms engaged in funeral and social care services. With the main procurement category being services, this tender opened a competitive field for established large-scale enterprises such as FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED, making it suitable for businesses capable of managing significant community service contracts. Businesses looking to expand within the northern regions of the UK, especially those specialising in the dignified provision of funeral services, could thrive through similar opportunities. The procurement method emphasised competitive pricing, appealing to organisations with efficient cost structures to secure public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services

Notice Description

The supply of a respectful, professional and dignified funeral service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060eb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2026
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20263 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
Active

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

Notice Documents

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