---
title: "Funeral and Coronial Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05489c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05489c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
---

# Funeral and Coronial Services Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05489c

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Funeral and Coronial Services Framework", which operates under the industry category of services. The framework, spanning four years from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029, was awarded to DIGNITY FUNERALS LIMITED through an open procedure. This procurement focuses on a sole supplier framework with fixed pricing and utilises a closed method without reopening competition. Situated in the UKC23 region, specifically at Sunderland, the framework is designated for sub-central government public authority. Relevant dates included the contract period start on 1st September 2025 and the award notice was published on 23rd September 2025. The total contract value is £768,180, with the decision being finalised through an active procurement stage.

This tender creates notable opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale suppliers operating within the funeral and related services sector. Due to the nature of the framework, businesses capable of offering comprehensive and reliable funeral services would be well-suited to compete, provided they can meet fixed-cost conditions and demonstrate substantial capacity. While the procurement is now complete, the structured framework agreement provides stability and continuous service delivery, encouraging businesses to engage in similar future opportunities or to prepare for any further tender calls by the Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

4 year sole supplier framework for the Funeral and Coronial Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058786-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | £640,180 |
| Contracts value | £640,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## 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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058786-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046969-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032319-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058786-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046969-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032319-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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