Tender

Funeral Services Liverpool

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 13:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Council is conducting a tender for Funeral Services in Liverpool, aimed at providing burial and cremation services to residents over the age of 18. This procurement is under the remit of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 May 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £150,000 to £250,000, and the contract period is from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services, particularly those capable of providing discreet, compassionate, and professional care. Companies that have experience in managing funeral arrangements, caring for clients with sensitivity, and meeting specific council requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with the capacity to offer trained staff and suitable vehicles will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services Liverpool

Notice Description

Provision of Funeral Services both Burial and Cremation on behalf of the Authority This procurement is to fulfil a statutory duty under the remit of the Authority to provide Funeral Services for Liverpool residents over the age of 18. This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984 which imposes a duty of the Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in the community, where it is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made. Core Requirements The successful supplier will be expected to deliver the following requirements as a minimum * Availability - Monday - Friday 9am-5pm * Discretion - Provide a discreet & Respectful Service * Provide Suitably Experienced and Trained Staff * Provide Suitable Vehicles- see Hearse minimum requirements below * Provision of Coffins as per specification - see Coffin minimum requirements below * Funeral Arrangements in conjunction with the Property Protection Team * Family liaison Full Details can be found in Appendix A Specification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10bf0998-1f77-4c3e-8cb1-76bf2e2b5c0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9363804f-de26-45f4-bd69-97697195d5f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 1-2 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cheryl Cunliffe
Contact Email
cheryl.cunliffe@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330592

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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