Tender

Music and Audio Visual Systems within Funeral Services

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Dec 2021 at 11:13

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for "Music and Audio Visual Systems within Funeral Services" aimed at providing essential services including a music database, visual tributes, and webcasting capabilities for funerals held at their chapels in Landican Crematorium and Frankby Cemetery Chapel. The procurement, categorised under services and primarily focusing on the audiovisual industry, is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 4th January 2022. The contract has a value of £270,000, which may include a potential 24-month extension, and is set to commence from 1st April 2022, lasting until 31st March 2025. The services required are particularly sensitive as they relate to a high volume of funerals, exceeding 3,800 annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in audio visual equipment, IT services, and those with expertise in sensitive service delivery. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the council's openness to procuring from diverse supplier groups. Companies with experience in providing similar services in community or ceremonial contexts will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism in delivering services in challenging environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Music and Audio Visual Systems within Funeral Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking an experienced provider who is able to provide a music database, visual tributes and a webcasting recording service with internet access for funeral services within its and three chapels at: * Landican Crematorium (North Chapel, Centre Chapel and South Chapel). A music database only provision within it's chapel at: * Frankby Cemetery Chapel The successful supplier must be experienced in this extremely sensitive and business critical area which facilitates over 3800 funerals per year. FOR ALL QUERIES, ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION, EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, SUBMISSIONS PLEASE ACCESS VIA THE OPPORTUNITY ON THE CHEST PORTAL VIA http://www.the-chest.org.uk Contract value is PS 270,000 which includes a 24 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d1c50b-3e74-4c95-9121-0c321770ffd5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
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
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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