BCP Council Crematorium Service Concession

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 21:21

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking services for its Crematorium Service Concession through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract involves the operation, maintenance, and investment in cremation facilities located in Poole, within the UKK24 region. Potential applicants are advised that the tender process is in the active stage with important dates including an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, a tender submission deadline on 17th July 2026, and an anticipated award by 1st February 2027. The contract value is estimated at £24,000,000 gross and is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54. Interested parties can participate via the Supplying the South West portal.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, as classified under CPV code 98371000, and those capable of managing works and services related to crematorium facilities. The contract, which spans from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2047, offers ample prospects for long-term revenue streams through a partnership model that includes shared turnover and possible base rent. The concession is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet technical and quality assessment criteria. Businesses with innovative investment plans in infrastructure and service quality enhancements are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

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Notice Title

BCP Council Crematorium Service Concession

Notice Description

BCP Council is procuring a works/services concession contract for the operation, maintenance and investment in cremation facilities in Poole.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056377-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2047 Over 5 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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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