Tender

Public Health Funerals

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 May 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Public Health Funerals." This process falls under the services sector, specifically funeral services, and is categorized in the UK region of North East England (UKC21). The tender process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23rd June 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £150,000, potentially rising to £180,000, and will span from 1st July 2026 to 1st July 2028, with the option for a 12-month extension at the Council's discretion. Interested parties must submit electronically, with a significant emphasis placed on quality (70%) and price (30%) in the awarding criteria.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in funeral and related services, as the contract encourages these entities to participate. It offers a chance for local businesses to expand their services to the public sector, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to community services. With the open procurement method, businesses experienced in dignified funeral provisions, including cremation and burial services, body transport, and storage, are particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on high quality and competitive pricing. This engagement could potentially increase market visibility and establish long-term partnerships with the Council.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

The Council seeks the provision of public health funerals (primarily cremations, but with some burials) together with 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/048393-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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