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title: "001511 - Public Health Funeral Services Framework"
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# 001511 - Public Health Funeral Services Framework

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-531f847b-dce2-4c8f-8139-9bbb1a190d9e

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a framework agreement for Public Health Funeral Services, under reference 001511. This framework, divided into four lots: Burial, Cremation, Burial with an Estate, and Cremation with an Estate, was designed to secure various funeral-related services. Key dates include the tender publication on 31st October 2024, tender period ending on 29th November 2024, awards made on 5th December 2024, and the contract period running from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure below threshold, with a total contract value of GBP 36,000. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering to Durham County, for a minimum value of GBP 12,000. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the funeral services industry, to collaborate with Durham County Council and expand their business portfolio. The open and flexible framework allows for the possibility of new entrants over time, encouraging competitiveness and ensuring quality service delivery to meet the Council’s needs. Key services to be provided include professional advice, deceased care, removal services, provision of coffins and hearse, funeral officiant, and payment of standard fees. Ranked by submitted prices, providers have the potential to build long-term relationships with the Council, without exclusivity or guaranteed volumes, fostering an environment conducive to continuous business growth and development.

## Notice

This contract is for a framework 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 Providers will be ranked and called off on the basis of the price submitted (low to high). This will be an open and flexible arrangement where at the discretion of the Council, the Council can re-open the opportunity to allow additional Providers to join the Framework. Where the framework is re-opened and new membership is added then the Council will undertake a price refresh which may re-order the ranking of providers for all lots. The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org using reference OPEN2024135

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f2f3c-2c9b-49dd-a53a-7c6d8f6e87e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| 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 5UQ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALAN M RANSON FUNERAL SERVICE; CHARLOTTE FLEMING FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f2f3c-2c9b-49dd-a53a-7c6d8f6e87e8
- 21 Jan 2025 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f2f3c-2c9b-49dd-a53a-7c6d8f6e87e8
- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a9faa7-e2d0-4d01-9392-f4006bfc8b89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f2f3c-2c9b-49dd-a53a-7c6d8f6e87e8
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9a9faa7-e2d0-4d01-9392-f4006bfc8b89
  31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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