---
title: "MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060eb8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060eb8

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for their contract titled "MBC000624 Social Care Funeral Services." The procurement process, concluded on 14th April 2026, utilised an open competition method, targeting the services category. This contract primarily concerns funeral services for dignified funerals within the UK region UKC12. Key providers like FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED from Manchester were active participants. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential for two 12-month extensions, and was awarded with an estimated value of £120,000, grossing at £150,000.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for firms engaged in funeral and social care services. With the main procurement category being services, this tender opened a competitive field for established large-scale enterprises such as FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED, making it suitable for businesses capable of managing significant community service contracts. Businesses looking to expand within the northern regions of the UK, especially those specialising in the dignified provision of funeral services, could thrive through similar opportunities. The procurement method emphasised competitive pricing, appealing to organisations with efficient cost structures to secure public sector contracts.

## Notice

The supply of a respectful, professional and dignified funeral service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,800 |
| Lots value | £100,800 |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012962-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012962-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006723-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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