---
title: "Provision of a funeral and undertaking service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f220"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-14"
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# Provision of a funeral and undertaking service

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f220

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council, which is seeking qualified contractors for the provision of funeral and undertaking services, ensuring respectful burial or cremation for individuals in Fife without means or responsible parties. This service is categorised under 'Funeral and related services' and is currently in the 'Award' stage, with active contracts for both North and South Fife. The total contract value is £252,000, and it has been completed as of 12th January 2022. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those with comprehensive expertise in providing respectful and dignified care in sensitive situations. Companies that can demonstrate quality service at competitive pricing would be well-positioned to compete for the contracts. Additionally, businesses are encouraged to consider potential community benefits in their proposals, which could enhance their competitive edge while also contributing positively to the local community.

## Notice

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

### Lot Information

North Fife

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

Renewal: The Council shall have the option to extend the contract by period of up to 12 months.

South Fife

Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots.

Renewal: Fife Council shall have the option to extend the contract by a period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001226-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Late 2024 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £252,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 6GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEWART FUNERAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001226-2022
- 1 Nov 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027314-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671912
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

## Provenance

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