Tender

Public Health and Direct Funeral Services

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2018 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is currently seeking a professional funeral director to provide Public Health and Direct Funeral Services. This tender, classified under the industry category of funeral services, is part of an open procurement process which is in the tender stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 23rd February 2018, and the successful contract will commence on 1st April 2018, lasting until 31st March 2020. Interested parties should ensure they meet the proposed service specifications and prepare the necessary documentation for the tender process.

This opportunity represents significant potential for growth for businesses in the funeral services sector, especially those that can demonstrate professionalism and flexibility in meeting the diverse needs of families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the council is open to applications from suitably qualified firms. Businesses that pride themselves on delivering respectful and dignified services will find this tender aligns well with their operational strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health and Direct Funeral Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a single suitable professional funeral director to meet the needs of the service specification as stated whilst being able to provide the flexibility required to also accommodate the needs of the families involved. The collection of bodies is to be made in a suitable vehicle and funerals will be conducted in a professional manner with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect whether or not mourners are in attendance. The Council will also be providing the option of Great Yarmouth Borough Council Direct Funeral Services for cremations. The Council is seeking a single suitable professional funeral director to meet the needs of the service. The family will be the applicant and will be responsible for the completion and delivery of the paperwork to Great Yarmouth Crematorium (excluding the CREM 4, 5 and 6). All payments will be made directly to Great Yarmouth Borough Council at the time of booking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e03e3aa-1a29-443c-a2de-f7c16f16b926
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Further Information

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