Published date: 16 January 2025
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Funeral services - 98371000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£0.01
Procurement reference
008719
Published date
16 January 2025
Closing date
20 February 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 July 2025
Contract end date
30 June 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Newcastle City Council is currently undertaking 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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Janine Lancaster
Address
Civic Centre
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE18QH
England
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Closing: 20 February 2025, 12pm