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Public Health Act Funerals

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2026 at 12:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Aug 2026 at 15:18

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 15:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council procured public health funeral services for cases where it must arrange a funeral under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The service covers collecting deceased people, administration, arranging funeral services, coffin information, direct cremation compliance, invoicing, personnel, vehicles, complaints and service-failure reporting. Work is delivered in Southampton and the surrounding Southampton area. This is a funeral and related services requirement, classified under CPV 98370000, and is a public service contract rather than a supply or construction opportunity. The council is the buying organisation. The requirement is suited to funeral directors and specialist funeral service providers able to manage the full process for publicly arranged funerals, including the operational and administrative responsibilities set out in the service measures.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Two bids reached the final stage, including two from SMEs. One lot was awarded to WESSEX FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED on 3 August 2026. The award value is £125,000 excluding VAT, or £150,000 including VAT. The contract was signed on 14 August 2026 and runs from 14 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The council can renew it for one year plus one year, up to 31 July 2031. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. The procurement had a closing deadline of 2 July 2026 at 12:00 and an enquiry deadline of 18 June 2026 at 23:59. Electronic submission was allowed.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for a funeral services provider serving Southampton City Council, with work spanning deceased collection, funeral arrangements, direct cremation, coffin records and contract administration. A credible future competitor would need the staff, vehicles and operating processes to provide these services reliably, while maintaining accurate invoices, compliant records and service delivery against the specification. The contract also places importance on handling complaints, reporting service failures and attending contract review meetings, so suppliers should be able to monitor performance and provide regular management information. The successful market profile includes an SME funeral services business capable of coordinating sensitive casework, meeting vehicle and personnel standards, and delivering consistent public-sector compliance across the full service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Act Funerals

Notice Description

Provision of Public Health Act Funeral Services where Southampton City Council is required to arrange a funeral under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081227-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESSEX FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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