Tender

Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2018 at 08:32

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2018 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2018 at 09:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services." This open procedure, categorised under funeral services, will be active until 13 February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2018 and conclude on 30 April 2022, with an estimated annual expenditure of £60,000. This opportunity is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to appoint a qualified supplier to provide essential funeral-related services for the local community.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, including transportation of bodies, arranged funerals, and low-cost direct funeral services. With the potential for recurring engagement within the community, businesses experienced in delivering compassionate bereavement services will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Companies that can demonstrate qualifications and experience in this sensitive sector are likely to benefit from participation in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) wishes to invite interested suppliers (Tenderers) to participate in a tender exercise in relation to the Provision of Funeral Services (the Services).The Council has identified its requirement to establish a Contract to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier.The Council recognises the profound impact bereavement has on families and the importance of the funeral as part of a healthy grieving process.Through its Registration Services the Council provides a suite of funeral related services for the residents of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities.In addition it also provides services relating to the transportation of bodies for the Coroner, the arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and low cost direct funeral services. Value of Contract-Annual expenditure is estimated to be in the region of PS60,000. This figure is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from this Contract. Period of Contract-1 May 2018 to 30 April 2022 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be
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 (above threshold)
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

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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