--- title: "Provision of Public Health Funerals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Provision of Public Health Funerals Buyer: PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ae3d.json) ## Summary Peterborough City Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of Public Health Funerals", categorized under the industry of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000). This tender is intended to appoint a funeral director to handle burials and cremations within the authority's boundaries for cases where next of kin are unable or unwilling to make arrangements or where no next of kin exist. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process includes a Preliminary Market Engagement opportunity open until the 3rd of July 2026. The council is seeking input from potential providers to understand market capabilities and pricing structures. The contract period is planned to commence on the 30th of November 2026, ending on the 29th of November 2029, with possibilities for renewal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the UK. The engagement and subsequent contract could prove valuable for funeral directors seeking to expand their portfolios and secure reliable client work over a multi-year period. Engaging with this procurement process can provide businesses with insights into public sector contract requirements and enhance their expertise in stakeholder engagement, ultimately aiding their growth within the sector. ## Notice Peterborough City Council arranges burials and cremations for any person who dies or has been found dead within the authority's boundaries, other than as an in-patient at Peterborough City Hospital. This is in any case where the next of kin make an application to the Local authority as they are unwilling or unable to make the necessary arrangements, or where there are no next of kin. Peterborough City Council are looking to appoint a funeral director to assist with the provision of this service. ### Planning Information This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Opportunity to understand the current market and pricing structures. Responses will be reviewed and follow up clarification questions may be asked to ensure the Authority can make an informed decision on the future of the Public Health Funeral Provision. No supplier selection or supplier preference is implied. Supplier who are interested in this opportunity should submit an Expression of Interest on the ProContract Advert which is linked here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9939a635-b060-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545 This will then grant access to the Preliminary Market Engagement document that all Suppliers are asked to complete and return via ProContract by no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday 3rd July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053120-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE2 8TY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground | | Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 08:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053120-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053120-2026 5th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9939a635-b060-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=fa9a9b42-8212-ed11-8117-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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