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title: "Provision of Public Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-149b4397-4b81-4b2a-91f1-e7a17f457c28"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-05"
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# Provision of Public Funerals

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-149b4397-4b81-4b2a-91f1-e7a17f457c28

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancaster City Council as the buying organisation, seeking tenders for the "Provision of Public Funerals," classified under funeral and related services. This procurement, which was conducted through an open procedure, has concluded with a contract value of £48,000. The tender period ended on 17 March 2017, and the contract period spans from 27 March 2017 to 27 March 2019. The primary location for the service delivery is in North West England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in funeral services. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive public funeral services would be particularly well-equipped to compete for similar contracts. The commitment to a service-based procurement approach indicates a favourable landscape for businesses looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Public Funerals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa317fb-32ba-4310-8422-1a251d2125f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORECAMBE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA4 4AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Poulton |
| Westminster constituency | Morecambe and Lunesdale |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASCENTION FUNERALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2017 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa317fb-32ba-4310-8422-1a251d2125f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa317fb-32ba-4310-8422-1a251d2125f6
  5th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=90136c47-caf2-e611-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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