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title: "Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6ab81a5-4f22-4314-a0cf-e47ad7433b08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-03"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6ab81a5-4f22-4314-a0cf-e47ad7433b08

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council is conducting a procurement process for Funeral Services, classified under the CPV code 98371000. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and will last for 24 months, with the option to extend for an additional two 12-month periods. The procurement method is an open procedure which is above threshold, and the deadline for submitting tenders was 7th May 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000 and the services will be primarily based in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly for SMEs looking to secure stable contracts with local councils. Companies that specialise in providing comprehensive funeral services or have the capacity to deliver such services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Newcastle City Council could help grow their business by expanding their client base within the public sector and enhancing their market presence in the region.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council require a single provider for funeral services. The contract period is 24 months with 2 x 12 months options to extend and will commence 1st August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4a8250-e8b5-45b4-be94-d74315eca5d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4a8250-e8b5-45b4-be94-d74315eca5d0
- 19 Mar 2021 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f017c329-2e25-4d09-aa06-c2aa26572da5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4a8250-e8b5-45b4-be94-d74315eca5d0
  3rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f017c329-2e25-4d09-aa06-c2aa26572da5
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org

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