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title: "Provider Panel for Public Health Funeral Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provider Panel for Public Health Funeral Services

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b8fc4ec-209e-4045-a3ef-4363467274d0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provider Panel for Public Health Funeral Services" is conducted by Durham County Council, located in England. This contract, classified under funeral services (CPV 98371000), includes four distinct lots: Burial, Cremation, Burial with an Estate, and Cremation with an Estate. The procurement process, which is at the Award stage, concluded its tender period on 21 January 2022. The contract period has commenced on 1 March 2022 and will extend until 28 February 2025, with a total contract value of £36,000.

This opportunity is ideal for funeral service providers looking to expand their business through contractual relationships with local authorities. The successful bidder, Alan M Ranson Funeral Service, reflects the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public sector contracts. Providers who specialise in funeral services and have experience in handling various funeral arrangements will find this tender well-suited for growth in the sector, especially given the volume of services required over the contract period.

## Notice

This contract is for a Provider Panel for Public Health Funeral Services. This contract is divided into four Lots: * Lot 1 - Burial * Lot 2 - Cremation * Lot 3 - Burial with an Estate * Lot 4 - Cremation with an Estate The following is set out to allow funeral directors to provide a quote to Durham County Council for the provision of the following services: * Advice, liaison and support to all third parties and professional personnel that may be required to arrange the funeral; * To provide care and preparation of the Deceased * Removal of deceased person from any site as directed by the Council (as promptly as possible); * Provision of a standard wooden or wooden derivative coffin; * Provision of a hearse* and required number of bearers to attend the service at the crematorium / cemetery; * Provide a minister / priest or appropriate person to conduct a funeral service; * Payment of standard fees: Burial PS850 Cremation PS750

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f674ea4b-8932-49c7-b3fb-e02d2d25b0d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN M RANSON FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f674ea4b-8932-49c7-b3fb-e02d2d25b0d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f674ea4b-8932-49c7-b3fb-e02d2d25b0d7
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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