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Public Health Funerals

Somerset Council · compiled

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Opportunity overview

Contract for the deliver Public Health Funeral Services for Somerset Council. Links to opportunity notice ref 2024/S 000-032291

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Co-Op Funeral Care

Match pending…
Contract value
£560k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
9 Jul 2025
Award ID
039072-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH IPO30808
Location
Manchester, UK, M60 0AG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV98370000 — Funeral and related services
  • CPV98371000 — Funeral services

Lots

  • NorthValue not stated
  • Public Funerals - Somerset North - Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£60k
  • Public Funerals - Somerset North - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£60k
  • SouthValue not stated
  • Public Funerals - Somerset South (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100k
  • Public Funerals - Somerset South - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100k
  • EastValue not stated
  • Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100k
  • Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100k
  • WestValue not stated
  • Public Funerals - Somerset West (Non Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£150k
  • Public Funerals - Somerset West (Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£150k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d4
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
13 Nov 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
4

Expected award period

Starts
13 Nov 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
13 Nov 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
98370000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral and related services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1A
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset North - Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset North (former Sedgemoor District Council area) utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries.

Value

Amount
60,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2A
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset South (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset South (former South Somerset District Council area ) utilising non Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries.

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract.

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3A
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset East (former Mendip District Council area)utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries.

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months.

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4A
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset West (Non Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset West (former Somerset West and Taunton Council area) utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
1B
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset North - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals - Somerset North (former Sedgemoor District Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries

Value

Amount
60,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
2B
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset South - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals - Somerset South (former South Somerset District Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 7
Id
3B
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset East (former Mendip District Council area)utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries.

Value

Amount
100,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 8
Id
4B
Title
Public Funerals - Somerset West (Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Public Funerals Somerset West (former Somerset West and Taunton Council area) utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries

Value

Amount
150,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The Contract will contain a single option to extend by 24 months

Renewal

Description
It is expected that this is an ongoing requirement and will be re-procured on the expiry of the new contract

Contract period

Ends
19 Jan 2028, 23:59
Starts
20 Jan 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 9
Id
1
Title
North
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
North Lot

Options

Description
3 year contract. Options to extend by further 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Various
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60%
Entry 10
Id
2
Title
South
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
South Lot

Options

Description
3 year contract. Option to extend by 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Various
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60%
Entry 11
Id
3
Title
East
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
East Lot

Options

Description
3 year contract - option to extend by 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Various
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60%
Entry 12
Id
4
Title
West
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
West Lot

Options

Description
3 year contract - option t extend by 2 years

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Various
Type
quality
Description
40%
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1A
Related Lot
1A

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 2
Id
2A
Related Lot
2A

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 3
Id
3A
Related Lot
3A

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 4
Id
4A
Related Lot
4A

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 5
Id
1B
Related Lot
1B

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 6
Id
2B
Related Lot
2B

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 7
Id
3B
Related Lot
3B

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 8
Id
4B
Related Lot
4B

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK23

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98371000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral services
Item 9
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98370000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral and related services
Item 10
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98370000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral and related services
Item 11
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98370000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral and related services
Item 12
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
98370000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Funeral and related services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-126316
Name
Somerset Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK
Locality
Taunton
Postal Code
TA1 4DY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton.

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Somerset Council

Contact

Name
David Carpenter
Telephone
+44 1823219552
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-126317
Name
Somerset Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
County Hall, the Crescent, Taunton.
Postal Code
TA1 4DY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Somerset Council

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-139459
Name
Somerset Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK23
Locality
Taunton
Postal Code
TA14DY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, The Crescent

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Somerset Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Jon Marks
Telephone
+44 03001232224
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-IPO30808
Name
Co-Op Funeral Care

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M60 0AG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Angel Square

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
IPO30808
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Co-Op Funeral Care
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-124
Name
Public Procurement Review Service

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Public Procurement Review Service

Award information

Award 1
Id
039072-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-IPO30808
Name
Co-Op Funeral Care

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
039072-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
039072-2025-1
Date Signed
10 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
560,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Taunton · UKK23 · TA14DY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC
  • Delivery location · UKD
  • Delivery location · UKE
  • Delivery location · UKF
  • Delivery location · UKG
  • Delivery location · UKH
  • Delivery location · UKI
  • Delivery location · UKJ
  • Delivery location · UKK
  • Delivery location · UKK23

Notice and amendment history

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