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title: "TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b210"
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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-h6vhtk-04b210

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## Summary

Derby City Council (DCC) is seeking a contractor to provide efficient and effective funeral services as part of its legal duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This procurement process, following an open procedure, falls within the services category, specifically within funeral and related services (CPV code: 98370000). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the relevant contract, valued at GBP 200,000, was awarded on 22 January 2025 to A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 December 2024, with the contract's performance period starting on 1 February 2025 and lasting until 31 January 2028, with an option to extend annually for up to 2 additional years if needed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to engage in a reliable long-term contract with a local authority. It is especially suited for established businesses that can offer competitive pricing and consistent performance. The potential for extending the contract provides stability and potential for steady revenue. Any business with the capabilities to fulfil these service requirements would be well-placed to compete, contribute to the public sector, and enhance their market footprint by being associated with a trusted regional authority like 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004512-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 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 | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004512-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034948-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/

## Provenance

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