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title: "Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1a40921-806f-437c-8200-9579fe274cac"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-16"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a40921-806f-437c-8200-9579fe274cac

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council is undertaking a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. This contract entails a service framework for a period of 24 months, with two potential 12-month extensions. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender end date set for 20 February 2025. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2027. The service will be provided in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Notably, this contract aligns with the council's statutory obligation to arrange and conduct municipal funerals for residents who cannot meet the expenses themselves, with the council having performed 33 contract funerals in 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations by partnering with a reputable public institution. The nature of the contract requires a provider skilled in delivering compassionate and efficient funeral services, making it ideal for established funeral service providers looking to cement their position in the public sector. The selected contractor will benefit from a secure, government-backed contract spanning a substantial period, offering stability and the potential for extended collaboration.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council is currently undertaking a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. The service framework contract is for a 24 month period with two options to extend for 12 months. The council has a statutory duty to provide the arrangement and conducting of municipal funerals for those residents who are unable to meet the expenses themselves. In 2024 the council carried out a total of 33 contract funerals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e289790-4506-47e5-9db1-7e9cd1aa8d2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e289790-4506-47e5-9db1-7e9cd1aa8d2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e289790-4506-47e5-9db1-7e9cd1aa8d2e
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.open-uk.org

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