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title: "Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased"
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buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b9cbb7d-a864-43e1-a910-6c7929fb0179

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased" is being conducted by South Tyneside Council, focusing on funeral and related services in the North East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract aimed at providing essential services for interments and cremations for deceased individuals within the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead. The tender period ended on 9th July 2021, and the contract will run from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, with an estimated contract value of £240,000 and a total award amount of £172,000 for the active suppliers, which include Manor House Funeral Services Ltd and Regent Funeral Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services industry, particularly those experienced in providing contract funerals and related services. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity for delivering respectful and efficient funeral services within the set geographic area, especially those familiar with the requirements set out by HM Coroner, will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings over the four-year contract period.

## Notice

This is for Contract funerals in respect of interments and cremations for people who have died in the in the Borough of South Tyneside and require a contact funeral. The Service also covers the removal of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead. The estimated annual contract value based on previous spend information is: Lot 1 - Contract funerals and Coroners request for South Tyneside - PS41K Lot 2 - Coroners request for Gateshead - PS21K

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9af0af-eb8e-43dc-ac7c-debdda65a4ec |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MANOR HOUSE FUNERAL SERVICES; REGENT FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9af0af-eb8e-43dc-ac7c-debdda65a4ec
- 3 Jun 2021 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd0ced3-2efe-426c-82c3-d93d40724b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9af0af-eb8e-43dc-ac7c-debdda65a4ec
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fd0ced3-2efe-426c-82c3-d93d40724b8b
  3rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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