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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£125,000Add to pipeline

Public Health Act Funerals

Awarded to WESSEX FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED

Southampton City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 2 July 2026
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Overview

Southampton City Council has awarded a contract to Wessex Funeral Services Limited for the provision of Public Health Act funeral services, where the council is required to arrange funerals under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The contract, valued at £125,000, is now in delivery or complete. This service covers funerals arranged by the council when no other arrangements can be made by the deceased's relatives or friends.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£125,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 June 2026
Questions by
18 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Funeral and related services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£125,000
Award date
2 August 2026
Contract period
31 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 July 2031
Bids received
2
Winner
  • WESSEX FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 July 2029, or 31 July 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

WESSEX FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED

Based in
Eastleigh
Public contracts won
2
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Other community, social and personal services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Price40%
  • Quality60%

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Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

£180,000

Median of 2,493 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 31% below the median.

Southampton City Council in the last 12 months

58

contracts awarded, worth £267,737,826 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    26 August 2026

  2. Contract

    3 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    1 June 2026

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