---
title: "NCC1674 Public Health Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a294"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# NCC1674 Public Health Funerals

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a294

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## Summary

The procurement process for "NCC1674 Public Health Funerals" was conducted by Northumberland County Council, headquartered at County Hall, Morpeth. This tender, falling under the services category and specifically related to funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000), targets the UKC21 region in the United Kingdom. The process began with a tender stage on 26th May 2026 and culminated in a contract award on 17th July 2026. The procurement method was open competition, suitable for contracts below the threshold, with the project initially set for a contract period from 15th July 2026 to 15th July 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. H DUCKWORTH LIMITED emerged as the successful supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in funeral services, as it offers a valuable government contract to deliver public health funerals including transportation and storage of bodies where necessary. The procurement valued at £150,000 (gross value £180,000) can provide a stable revenue stream for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the funeral services sector, especially those capable of meeting the requirements for quality and price outlined in the 70% quality and 30% price award criteria. Businesses located within or near the UKC21 region are particularly well-placed to compete effectively for such opportunities in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Provision of public health funerals and body transport and storage where required

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the Council's sole discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068013-2026 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H DUCKWORTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 17:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068013-2026
- 26 May 2026 at 07:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048393-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068013-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048393-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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