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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, located at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, has completed a public procurement process for funeral services, awarded to Funeral Partners Limited. The contract, value at £42,000, spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement falls under the services category specific to funeral services, and the method applied was below threshold limited competition. This award comes as a part of the NHS’s central government initiatives under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and was signed on 30th June 2026, with the related contract notice published on 21st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the funeral services sector, particularly those capable of handling long-term contracts with public authority organisations like NHS Foundation Trusts. Large-scale businesses with existing resources and capabilities in providing comprehensive funeral services could greatly benefit from engaging in similar competitive procurement processes. Companies looking to expand their service offerings and establish relationships with healthcare institutions will find tenders of this nature a promising avenue for business growth and future contractual opportunities.

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Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

Funeral Services awarded to Funeral Partners. Contract period 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2029 with option to extend for 12 months. Total cost - PS42,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d021
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068823-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL PARTNERS

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