Coroners Removals and Public Health Funerals

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has issued an open tender invitation for the provision of Coroners Removals and Public Health Funerals across Doncaster and Rotherham Borough. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 13th July 2026. The contract is valued at £1,020,000 and is divided into three lots, with opportunities to bid for different services related to funeral and undertaking services, under the industry category of services. The procurement adheres to legal basis 2023/54 and is part of a light-touch procurement regime. The contract, starting on 8th January 2027, offers a four-year duration with potential for two one-year extensions, closing on 7th January 2031, but may extend to 7th January 2033.

This tender represents a robust business opportunity for organisations specialising in funeral and related services. Bidding for these contracts can be particularly advantageous for businesses capable of delivering high-quality services and demonstrating strong social value components, as quality and price form the key evaluation criteria. This process not only allows firms to secure substantial projects in the local government sector but also strengthens their portfolio by collaborating with a sub-central government authority like the City of Doncaster Council. Competing effectively in this tender can provide long-term engagement and potential for growth in an essential public service area.

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Notice Title

Coroners Removals and Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) is seeking to establish a contract for the delivery of a Coroners Removal Service across the City of Doncaster and Rotherham Borough and the undertaking of Public Health Funerals at the direction of CDC. The contract is divided into three lots. Lot One Coroners Removals Service - City of Doncaster Council Lot Two Coroners Removals Service - Rotherham Borough Lot Three Public Health Funeral Services Tender One, the City of Doncaster Council is seeking to contract with a single Provider to deliver the Coroners Removals Service, lots one and two. Tender Two, the City of Doncaster Council is seeking to contract with a single Provider to deliver lot three, Public Health Funerals. Providers are invited to bid for one or both tenders and can be awarded more than one.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option of 2 x 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057324-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2027 - 7 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-06-17

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER 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
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

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