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title: "TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services"
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# TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9023dce2-86e9-4f1a-b5d5-ea2198e58eef

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## Summary

Derby City Council is seeking a suitable contractor for the provision of efficient and effective funeral services, under contract TD2122. This falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000) and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service. The tender process utilised an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £200,000. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 5th December 2024, and the contract period scheduled from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the funeral services industry, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procurement method allows for wider competition and potential for business growth within the public service sector. Companies able to deliver compassionate and professional funeral services will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their service offerings through this contract with Derby City Council.

## Notice

Derby City Council (DCC) has a legal duty under Section 46, Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to arrange a cremation or a burial for a person who has died within our area where no suitable funeral arrangements have been, or are being, made. If this request is not approved the Council will be in breach of it legal duty. There are no in house resources that are able to provide this contract and we would be in breach of our legal duty of we are unable to provide this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21698f46-c7fd-4161-b78b-fe5dcbf3f710 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.W.LYMN THE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21698f46-c7fd-4161-b78b-fe5dcbf3f710
- 29 Oct 2024 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2c9676-4a57-4af9-880a-c13f68d8231b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21698f46-c7fd-4161-b78b-fe5dcbf3f710
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2c9676-4a57-4af9-880a-c13f68d8231b
  29th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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