Planning

Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Oct 2024 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is currently in the planning stage of procuring Genealogy Services, aimed at locating the next of kin to comply with statutory obligations. The tender, titled "Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement," falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV code: 98370000) and Services specific to international organisations and bodies (CPV code: 98910000). The service is intended for the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The engagement process includes a questionnaire focusing on contract length, fee structures, dealing with no value estates, and the potential for a sole supplier. The market engagement exercise will conclude on 15th November 2024, and responses should be submitted by contacting procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in genealogy, funeral services, and estate management. SMEs have a significant chance to contribute to shaping the contractual arrangements for this service, making it a lucrative prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings. Companies with expertise in handling large and complex data, legal compliance related to estates, and those offering cost-effective solutions for low-value estates would find this tender particularly beneficial. Engaging in this early market consultation could result in an invitation to tender, providing a pathway for substantial business growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Genealogy Services - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage the sector in helping to shape the contractual arrangements and structure of its Genealogy Service for the purpose of locating next of kin in order that the Council can comply with its statutory obligations. A questionnaire has been created to support this. The engagement questionnaire covers the following topics: * The length of the contract * Fee Structures * Dealing with no value estates * Sole supplier and capacity If you would like to respond to this market engagement exercise and be invited to tender in due course, please contact procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk and request a copy of the questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d87d5a0-4dee-4a9f-92ea-227f97624b1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a789d-8932-44d5-bf68-474a60729705
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Deyes
Contact Email
sarah.deyes@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001267000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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