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HCC - 02/22 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the provision of a Body Removal Service for Hertfordshire County Council

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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04 Feb 2022 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) process titled "HCC - 02/22 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the provision of a Body Removal Service." This initiative falls under the category of cemetery and cremation services and takes place in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 28th February 2022, at 12 noon. Businesses are invited to respond to a questionnaire to provide input, which will shape any future contracting opportunities. This engagement does not commit the Council to a formal procurement process at this stage.

This PPME offers a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in funeral, body removal, or cemetery services to influence the upcoming procurement approach of Hertfordshire County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their feedback will be integral to shaping the procurement process. Engaging in this market assessment can help relevant businesses align their services with the Council's future needs, potentially leading to lucrative contracts in public service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 02/22 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for the provision of a Body Removal Service for Hertfordshire County Council

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the provision of a Body Removal Service for Hertfordshire County Council The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 28th February 2022 Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the provision of a Body Removal Service for Hertfordshire County Council The Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. Further information can be found by logging in or registering at www.supplyhertfordshire.uk You are invited to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 28th February 2022 Please ignore the start and end date of the Contract as this has not be determined yet. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-154dd9e0-df0c-499c-ac03-bb09e5a46ff3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9d95c4-35a4-4c18-9cf9-648cd6cd6d1c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery 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
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 2 Mar 2022 30 days
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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