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title: "Funeral Services 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a722"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Funeral Services 2026

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a722

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has awarded a contract for "Funeral Services 2026" after following an open procedure. The tender process addressed the Council's statutory duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 to manage funerals for individuals who die in residential care or similar settings without anyone to arrange these. A.W.LYMN THE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE LIMITED is the supplier awarded the contract, starting on 1 April 2026, with an initial term until 31 March 2030 and an option to extend up to 31 March 2032. The contract, valued at £450,000 over its maximum term, aims at providing approximately 30 cost-effective funerals annually across Nottinghamshire, ensuring service within two weeks of death, and accounting for particular wishes regarding burial or cremation locations.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those experienced in funeral services that comply with the National Association of Funeral Directors Code of Practice. The successful business will need the capability to provide comprehensive funeral services, including burial and cremation arrangements, while liaising effectively with the Council. The contract encourages businesses with strategic geographical coverage and the ability to deliver timely services across Nottinghamshire. With up to £450,000 over six years and potential extensions, this contract can significantly contribute to business growth for adept funeral service providers who can ensure delivery of high-quality, sensitive service in line with public sector requirements.

## Notice

Nottinghamshire County Council has a statutory duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 to undertake the cremation or burial of people who die whilst living in residential care or a nursing home or a supported living complex within Nottinghamshire when there is no-one willing or able to make funeral arrangements for them. This contract is to facilitate funerals in these circumstances. The Provider must: * Be able to facilitate both burials and cremations. * Work to the National Association of Funeral Directors existing Code of Practice The Funeral Director Code - The NAFD, or equivalent. * Be able to provide a cost effective and responsive service to the whole of the Council's geographic area. * Liaise with the Council's designated Business Support Administrators (PoPPFA Team) and provide a written quotation for all expenses to be incurred for each individual funeral. * Arrange for the removal of the deceased Person from the residential home, nursing home or a supported living complex as appropriate to the funeral home, which must be located within the Nottinghamshire County boundary (including Nottingham City). * Collect a deceased on any day, including weekends and public holidays. * Ensure cremations and burials take place within a maximum of two weeks (10 working days) from the date of death, unless there are exceptional circumstances which result in a delay. * Arrange a funeral at a crematorium or cemetery that is closest to the residential accommodation in which the Person died, unless the Person has expressed a wish to be buried or cremated in another area of Nottinghamshire. * The funeral must depart either from the funeral home or from the residential home where the Person died. * Provide a hearse. * Provide adequate bearers. * Be responsible for the dressing and coffining of the body. * Provide a fabric shroud. * Provide a flower tribute. It is estimated that under the contract approximately 30 funerals will be required each year. The contract will initially run for four years, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030.There is an option to extend for up to a further two years up to 31 March 2032. The maximum contract value assigned to these requirements is PS450,000 (inclusive of VAT) over the maximum term allowed of 6 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for a further two years further to expiry of the initial term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014783-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| Contracts value | £360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## 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

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014783-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084883-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061845-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014783-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084883-2025
  19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061876-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061845-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=29c71452-879f-f011-813a-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lymn.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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