Tender

Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

27 May 2021 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Tender

27 May 2021 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with undertaking services, and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period will close on 23rd June 2021 at 14:00 BST. The contract is anticipated to commence on 19th July 2021 for a duration of three years, with the potential for two twelve-month extensions, subject to the council's discretion. Any inquiries regarding the tender must be made by 14:00 on 16th June 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services sector. Businesses specialising in undertaker services, especially those experienced in public health regulations and compassionate care, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected contract value of £63,000 indicates a significant project that could bolster the successful tenderer's portfolio and support their growth within the community by providing essential services mandated by law.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Undertaker Services for Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure undertakers services in fulfilment of our duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and requirements to arrange for burial or cremation where no suitable alternative arrangements are being made. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon 19th July 2021 for a duration of 3 years with a possibility of two x 12 month extensions at the sole discretion of the Council. Important Information: All procurement documents are available on the Kent Business Portal www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk attached to the contract notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 16th June 2021 Completed quotation documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23rd June 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-153082c6-1609-4d05-9801-efbabb505f36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5cebb19-8c35-4f9e-84ff-f3d8f84bcbf2
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

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2024 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
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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