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Funeral Services

Newcastle City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Newcastle City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKC22, NE18QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Julie Spencer

Contact Email: julie.spencer@newcastle.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
0.01 GBP
Published
02 Jul 2025, 10:53
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98371000 - Funeral services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Funeral Services Limited T/A Co-op Funeralcare
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Newcastle City Council has undertaken a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. The service framework contract is for a 24 month period with two options to extend for 12 months. The council has a statutory duty to provide the arrangement and conducting of municipal funerals for those residents who are unable to meet the expenses themselves. In 2024 the council carried out a total of 33 contract funerals. The total estimated value of expenditure over the 4-year period is £169,000, based on average expenditure of £42,665 per annum. This service is based upon needs of the community.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Newcastle City Council has undertaken a procurement process to appoint a single contractor for the provision of funeral services. The service framework contract is for a 24 month period with two options to extend for 12 months.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Specification

Contracts

Contract Title: Funeral Services

Awards

Award Title: Funeral Services

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