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Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2021 at 08:57

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2021 at 07:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased" is being conducted by South Tyneside Council, focusing on funeral and related services in the North East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract aimed at providing essential services for interments and cremations for deceased individuals within the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead. The tender period ended on 9th July 2021, and the contract will run from 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2025, with an estimated contract value of £240,000 and a total award amount of £172,000 for the active suppliers, which include Manor House Funeral Services Ltd and Regent Funeral Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services industry, particularly those experienced in providing contract funerals and related services. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity for delivering respectful and efficient funeral services within the set geographic area, especially those familiar with the requirements set out by HM Coroner, will find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their market reach and enhance their service offerings over the four-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Funerals and Coroners request for the Collection of the Deceased

Notice Description

This is for Contract funerals in respect of interments and cremations for people who have died in the in the Borough of South Tyneside and require a contact funeral. The Service also covers the removal of the deceased persons to the designated hospital undertaken at the instruction of the HM Coroner for the Borough of South Tyneside and Gateshead. The estimated annual contract value based on previous spend information is: Lot 1 - Contract funerals and Coroners request for South Tyneside - PS41K Lot 2 - Coroners request for Gateshead - PS21K

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b9cbb7d-a864-43e1-a910-6c7929fb0179
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c9af0af-eb8e-43dc-ac7c-debdda65a4ec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Bell
Contact Email
nicola.bell@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914244076

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MANOR HOUSE FUNERAL SERVICES

REGENT FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

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