--- title: "Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-10" --- # Public Health Funerals Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4.json) ## Summary This procurement process, led by Somerset Council, is focused on providing Public Health Funeral Services. It encompasses an open procedure under the services category with the title "Public Health Funerals," specifically classified under CPV 98370000 for Funeral and related services. The procurement is segmented into multiple lots corresponding to different geographical areas within Somerset. The anticipated contract commencement date is the 20th of January 2025, with lot contracts running until 2028 and the option to extend for an additional 24 months. Somerset Council, located at County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, will oversee the contract, which is covered under the GPA provisions. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in funeral services, as it involves a substantial contract worth £400,000 to provide necessary services for public funerals across the Somerset region. Companies experienced in providing high-quality services at competitive prices will be well-positioned to benefit, as procurement criteria focus on a blend of price (60%) and quality (40%). Qualified suppliers eager to expand or enter the Somerset market, especially those capable of handling multi-lot submissions, will find this an excellent opportunity to secure long-term business with options for renewal. ## Notice Contract for the deliver Public Health Funeral Services for Somerset Council. Links to opportunity notice ref 2024/S 000-032291 ### Lot Information Public Funerals - Somerset North - Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset North (former Sedgemoor District Council area) utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries. Options: The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset South (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset South (former South Somerset District Council area ) utilising non Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries. Options: The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract. Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset East (former Mendip District Council area)utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries. Options: The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months. Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset West (Non Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset West (former Somerset West and Taunton Council area) utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries Options: The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset North - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals - Somerset North (former Sedgemoor District Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Options: The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset South - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals - Somerset South (former South Somerset District Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Options: The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset East (former Mendip District Council area)utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries. Options: The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract Public Funerals - Somerset West (Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries Public Funerals Somerset West (former Somerset West and Taunton Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries Options: The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months Renewal: It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract North North Lot Options: 3 year contract. Options to extend by further 2 years South South Lot Options: 3 year contract. Option to extend by 2 years East East Lot Options: 3 year contract - option to extend by 2 years West West Lot Options: 3 year contract - option t extend by 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039072-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | £820,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £560,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 4DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLK23 Somerset CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CO-OP FUNERAL CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039072-2025 - 8 Oct 2024 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032291-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.somerset.gov.uk - https://somerset.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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