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title: "Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f27"
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# Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f27

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has undertaken a procurement process titled "Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)," which falls under the services category and focuses on funeral and related services within the West Northamptonshire region. The procurement process was initiated as a tender with an open method, designed to meet statutory duties for arranging funerals under specific circumstances. The final stage of this process, the award phase, was completed with the contract being activated on 15th October 2025, and it will potentially extend over a 48-month period including possible renewals. The initial tendering phase concluded by the 29th of May 2025, inviting suitable service providers for two specific areas: Central Northampton and Wider West Northamptonshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly those that can provide comprehensive service coverage over designated geographical areas. Large and medium-sized enterprises, able to provide reliable and varied funeral services, stand to benefit by becoming part of a framework agreement with the council. The framework arrangement offers a structured opportunity for business growth and increased market reach, where selected suppliers will manage funerals as needed, ensuring service provision is adequately met through predetermined framework lots. Businesses that can demonstrate cost-effective service delivery while meeting all outlined requirements are best positioned to gain from this procurement process.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council (the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the West Northamptonshire area where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, in the street or open air, or at a nursing/residential care home or hospice. To fulfil this duty, the Council is seeking to award a framework with two separate Lots. Each Lot will be awarded to a single Provider and will cover a defined geographical area of West Northamptonshire as follows: Lot 1 - Central Northampton Lot 2 - Wider West Northants For full details about this opportunity and to submit an application please register on the Council's In-Tend portal which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Central Northampton

To carry out public funerals as required within the Central Northampton region as outlined within the procurement documents.

Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into a framework agreement for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend by two further 12 month periods making 48 months in total. This can also be illustrated in years as 2+1+1.

Lot 2: Wider West Northamptonshire

To carry out public funerals as required within the Wider West Northamptonshire region as outlined within the procurement documents.

Renewal: The Authority proposes to enter into a framework agreement for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend by two further 12 month periods making 48 months in total. This can also be illustrated in years as 2+1+1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £118,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGNITY FUNERALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 15:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019846-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019846-2025
  8th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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