--- title: "Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596.json) ## Summary Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service," focused on ensuring individuals in Fife are provided with funeral services if they lack the means or responsible parties for a respectful burial or cremation. This procurement, categorised under general public services, was executed via an open procedure and involved two lots—North Fife and South Fife. The awards were finalised on 13th February 2026 with contracts signed by the same date. Stewart Funeral Group was awarded both lots, each valued at £52,708. The buying authority, Fife Council, dealt with this process under the industry's services category, focusing on ensuring public welfare within the region UKM72. This procurement presents robust opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly SMEs capable of operating under regulated frameworks to provide compassionate care and respectful services. Companies with expertise in undertaking and funeral services are well-suited for future tenders of this nature. Involvement in such public sector contracts can significantly bolster a business's portfolio by aligning with community-focused service delivery and securing a steady revenue stream through government collaborations. Additionally, the open procedure offers a transparent platform for fair competition, providing an advantageous environment for businesses looking to expand their clientele and reputation within the public service sector. ## Notice Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots. ### Lot Information North Fife Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots. Renewal: Extension period of 12 months South Fife Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots. Renewal: 12 month extension available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549519 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £52,708 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STEWART FUNERAL GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549519 - 4 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544896 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544896&idx=4 4th December 2025 - Fife Council Terms and Conditions - Purchase of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544896&idx=1 4th December 2025 - TN1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544896&idx=2 4th December 2025 - TN2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544896&idx=3 4th December 2025 - Area map of Fife. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544896 Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service - Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549519 Provision of a Funeral and Undertaking Service - Fife Council require suitably qualified contractors(s) to provide an undertaking and funeral service to ensure all persons in Fife who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have a respectful burial/cremation. This requirement shall be split into 2 lots per area of Fife, tenderers can quote for any or both Lots. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.com - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817596. 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