Planning

Provision of Public Health Funerals

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Public Health Funerals", categorized under the industry of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000). This tender is intended to appoint a funeral director to handle burials and cremations within the authority's boundaries for cases where next of kin are unable or unwilling to make arrangements or where no next of kin exist. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process includes a Preliminary Market Engagement opportunity open until the 3rd of July 2026. The council is seeking input from potential providers to understand market capabilities and pricing structures. The contract period is planned to commence on the 30th of November 2026, ending on the 29th of November 2029, with possibilities for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the UK. The engagement and subsequent contract could prove valuable for funeral directors seeking to expand their portfolios and secure reliable client work over a multi-year period. Engaging with this procurement process can provide businesses with insights into public sector contract requirements and enhance their expertise in stakeholder engagement, ultimately aiding their growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Peterborough City Council arranges burials and cremations for any person who dies or has been found dead within the authority's boundaries, other than as an in-patient at Peterborough City Hospital. This is in any case where the next of kin make an application to the Local authority as they are unwilling or unable to make the necessary arrangements, or where there are no next of kin. Peterborough City Council are looking to appoint a funeral director to assist with the provision of this service.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Opportunity to understand the current market and pricing structures. Responses will be reviewed and follow up clarification questions may be asked to ensure the Authority can make an informed decision on the future of the Public Health Funeral Provision. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied. Supplier who are interested in this opportunity should submit an Expression of Interest on the ProContract Advert which is linked here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9939a635-b060-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545 This will then grant access to the Preliminary Market Engagement document that all Suppliers are asked to complete and return via ProContract by no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday 3rd July 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053120-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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