---
title: "BCP Council Crematorium Service Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b562"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# BCP Council Crematorium Service Concession

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b562

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking services for its Crematorium Service Concession through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The contract involves the operation, maintenance, and investment in cremation facilities located in Poole, within the UKK24 region. Potential applicants are advised that the tender process is in the active stage with important dates including an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, a tender submission deadline on 17th July 2026, and an anticipated award by 1st February 2027. The contract value is estimated at £24,000,000 gross and is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54. Interested parties can participate via the Supplying the South West portal.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, as classified under CPV code 98371000, and those capable of managing works and services related to crematorium facilities. The contract, which spans from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2047, offers ample prospects for long-term revenue streams through a partnership model that includes shared turnover and possible base rent. The concession is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet technical and quality assessment criteria. Businesses with innovative investment plans in infrastructure and service quality enhancements are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this tender.

## Notice

BCP Council is procuring a works/services concession contract for the operation, maintenance and investment in cremation facilities in Poole.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056377-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2047 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 21:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056377-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056377-2026
  15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  Supplying the South West Proactis E Tender platform https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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