Tender

Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid Sussex District Council is seeking contractors for the provision of a Public Health Funeral Service throughout the Mid Sussex District, with the tender titled "Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals" (MSDC - 009424). This procurement is classified under the funeral and related services category, focusing on necessary arrangements for public health funerals when there are no able parties to cover the costs. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 15 September 2016. The contract period is set to commence from 7 October 2016 and will run until 31 October 2019. Bidders are required to utilize the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal to submit their applications and must register their company on the platform to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competent and compassionate funeral services tailored to meet public health requirements. Companies capable of managing logistics, caregiving, and funeral arrangements would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Gaining a contract with the Mid Sussex District Council could enable successful bidders to establish a meaningful service within the community, enhancing their visibility and reputation while contributing to the essential societal obligation of providing public health funerals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council - Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

The Contract is to provide a Public Health Funeral Service for the whole of the Mid Sussex District. The contract will cover all necessary arrangements required to provide a public health funeral when anyone within the district passes away outside of a hospital and there is no one else willing or able to pay to enable the Council to carry out its statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor will be responsible upon instruction for the collection of the deceased's body from either the Coronary's court or from another identified location within the Mid Sussex District and for arranging the funeral, providing a suitable coffin, vehicle and adequate staff on the day of the funeral. All deceased bodies will be cremated unless otherwise instructed by Mid Sussex District council This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company free on charge on the SE Shared Services portal. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb2c887-4626-4e76-a968-ef82bf7da732
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 3-4 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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