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Electronic burial and cremation recording system

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has successfully completed the procurement process to acquire an electronic burial and cremation recording system. This contract, awarded on 25th February 2026, has been secured by Clear Skies Software Limited, a supplier based in Manchester, and spans from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2029, with the possibility of renewal. The project falls under the services category, specifically cemetery and cremation services, and operates within the UKD42 region. Blackpool Council, a sub-central governmental public authority, has executed a procurement method classified as below threshold-unknown.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions for public services. Companies, particularly SMEs like Clear Skies Software Limited, with expertise in digital record-keeping and service management, could find significant advantages in engaging with similar projects. As councils increasingly seek digital transformation for efficient service delivery, such contracts serve as a robust platform for tech firms to expand their reach and develop innovative solutions tailored to the needs of local governments.

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Notice Title

Electronic burial and cremation recording system

Notice Description

To procure services to supply an electronic burial and cremation register.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR SKIES SOFTWARE

Further Information

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