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Funeral Services - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2024 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for funeral services, conducted by East Suffolk Council, has reached the award stage. This tender, titled "Funeral Services - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Funeral and Related Services (CPV: 98370000) and is located in the East of England, specifically Woodbridge (IP12 1RT). The procurement is managed through an open procedure with a tender period ending on 6th September 2023. The contract period extends from 13th December 2023 to 12th December 2026. Key dates include the initiation on 22nd September 2023 and the publication of the awarded contract notice on 16th October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the funeral services sector. The awarded suppliers, East of England Co-operative Society and Gordon Barber Funeral Directors (Dignity), exemplify the kind of businesses well-suited to such procurement processes. Businesses specialising in funeral services, with capabilities in burial or cremation as mandated by public health statutes, will find this an attractive opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a local council. The open procurement method facilitates competitive participation, ensuring a transparent and fair procurement process.

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Notice Title

Funeral Services - AWARD

Notice Description

A funeral director service, to fulfil our statutory duties under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, section 46. This includes burial or cremation of the deceased.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c605f3a-d7ff-45bf-a57f-0bd44f1e7a6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01891b55-a6cf-45d4-9fc9-b33bff620a07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2023 - 12 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Danielle Jubb
Contact Email
danielle.jubb@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502523670

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EAST OF ENGLAND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY

GORDON BARBER FUNERAL DIRECTORS (DIGNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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