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Public Health Funerals

Delivery of public health funeral services, including burials and cremations for individuals where no other arrangements exist. The contract is divided into four geographical lots, with service delivery options split between using council-owned or non-council-owned crematoria and cemetery facilities. The service requires sensitive handling of remains and adherence to statutory duties under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984.

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Awarded value
£560k
As published
Published
8 October 2024
Awarded
10 July 2025
Co-op Funeralcare
Contract length
36 months
Ends 19 January 2028

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of professional funeral and cremation services for local authorities to manage public health funeral requirements across multiple geographical areas.

  • Public health funeral services for Somerset North, the former Sedgemoor District Council area, utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
  • Public health funeral services for Somerset North, the former Sedgemoor District Council area, utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
  • Public health funeral services for Somerset South, the former South Somerset District Council area, utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
  • Public health funeral services for Somerset South, the former South Somerset District Council area, utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
  • Public health funeral services for Somerset East, the former Mendip District Council area, utilising non-Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
  • Public health funeral services for Somerset East, the former Mendip District Council area, utilising Somerset Council owned crematoria and cemeteries
LotEstimated valueSMEs
NorthNot statedNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset North - Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£60kNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset North - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£60kNot stated
SouthNot statedNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset South (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100kNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset South - Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100kNot stated
EastNot statedNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100kNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset East (Non-Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£100kNot stated
WestNot statedNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset West (Non Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£150kNot stated
Public Funerals - Somerset West (Somerset Council owned Crematoria and Cemeteries£150kNot stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
24 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
20 January 2025 to 19 January 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
12
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
98370000, 98371000

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  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Co-op Funeralcare
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Somerset Council

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Co-op Funeralcare

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/878897/public-health-funerals
Buyer reference
DN2654
Last checked
5 November 2026

Somerset Council. Public Health Funerals. Contract award, 8 October 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/878897/public-health-funerals (accessed 5 November 2026).