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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£150,000Add to pipeline

Request for Quotations (RfQ) for Public Health Funerals (2.0)

Awarded to Dignity Funerals Limited

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 29 May 2025
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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract to Dignity Funerals Limited for the provision of public health funerals, valued at £118,260. The contract fulfils the Council's statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to arrange suitable funerals for deceased persons with no next of kin within the West Northamptonshire area. The framework covers two geographical lots: Central Northampton and Wider West Northants.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1: Central Northampton

    To carry out public funerals as required within the Central Northampton region as outlined within the procurement documents.

    £75,000Won by Dignity Funerals Limited

  • Lot 2: Wider West Northamptonshire

    To carry out public funerals as required within the Wider West Northamptonshire region as outlined within the procurement documents.

    £75,000Won by Dignity Funerals Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£150,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Funeral services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£118,260
Award date
14 October 2025
Contract period
1 July 2025 → 1 July 2027
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
14 October 2029
Against estimate
21% below
Winner
  • Dignity Funerals Limited

This contract ends on 1 July 2027, or 14 October 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Dignity Funerals Limited

Based in
Sutton Coldfield

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Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

£180,000

Median of 2,491 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 34% below the median.

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    8 May 2025

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