This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 17:51

Tender

26 May 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "NCC1674 Public Health Funerals" was conducted by Northumberland County Council, headquartered at County Hall, Morpeth. This tender, falling under the services category and specifically related to funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000), targets the UKC21 region in the United Kingdom. The process began with a tender stage on 26th May 2026 and culminated in a contract award on 17th July 2026. The procurement method was open competition, suitable for contracts below the threshold, with the project initially set for a contract period from 15th July 2026 to 15th July 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. H DUCKWORTH LIMITED emerged as the successful supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in funeral services, as it offers a valuable government contract to deliver public health funerals including transportation and storage of bodies where necessary. The procurement valued at £150,000 (gross value £180,000) can provide a stable revenue stream for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the funeral services sector, especially those capable of meeting the requirements for quality and price outlined in the 70% quality and 30% price award criteria. Businesses located within or near the UKC21 region are particularly well-placed to compete effectively for such opportunities in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

NCC1674 Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Provision of public health funerals and body transport and storage where required

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the Council's sole discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a294
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068013-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H DUCKWORTH

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