Scope
Reference
F7879
Description
This is for Public Health funerals in respect of interments and cremations for people who have died in the in the Borough of South Tyneside and require a Public Health funeral. The Service also covers the removals of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead
Lot 1. Public Health funerals and Coroners Removals in South Tyneside
Description
This is for Public Health funerals in respect of interments and cremations for people who have died in the in the Borough of South Tyneside and require a Public Health funeral. The Service also covers the removals of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of South Tyneside
Lot 2. Coroners Removals in Gateshead
Description
Removals of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of Gateshead.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Public Health funerals and Coroners Removals in South Tyneside
Supplier
Contract value
- £174,300 excluding VAT
- £209,160 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Contract 2
Lots
Lot 2. Coroners Removals in Gateshead
Supplier
Contract value
- £242,735 excluding VAT
- £291,282 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 17 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 3 years, 9 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Public Health funerals and Coroners Removals in South Tyneside
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Coroners Removals in Gateshead
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
REGENT FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 10669594
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJNG-9445-LWHH
Civic Centre
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
RICHARD DALTON FUNERALS LIMITED
- Companies House: 14738183
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-9994-BNQR
188 Whiteleas Way
South Shields
NE34 8HF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government