Award

Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service," focused on ensuring individuals in Fife are provided with funeral services if they lack the means or responsible parties for a respectful burial or cremation. This procurement, categorised under general public services, was executed via an open procedure and involved two lots—North Fife and South Fife. The awards were finalised on 13th February 2026 with contracts signed by the same date. Stewart Funeral Group was awarded both lots, each valued at £52,708. The buying authority, Fife Council, dealt with this process under the industry's services category, focusing on ensuring public welfare within the region UKM72.

This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly SMEs capable of operating under regulated frameworks to provide compassionate care and respectful services. Companies with expertise in undertaking and funeral services are well-suited for future tenders of this nature. Involvement in such public sector contracts can significantly bolster a business's portfolio by aligning with community-focused service delivery and securing a steady revenue stream through government collaborations. Additionally, the open procedure offers a transparent platform for fair competition, providing an advantageous environment for businesses looking to expand their clientele and reputation within the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service

Notice Description

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

Lot Information

North Fife

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

Renewal: Extension period of 12 months

South Fife

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,708 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pasha Keir
Contact Email
aaron.muir@fife.gov.uk, pasha.keir@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEWART FUNERAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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