Tender

Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for the provision of Coroners Removal Services

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is inviting tenders to join a framework for the provision of coroners removal services, with a focus on the funeral and related services industry. This procurement falls under the open procedure (below threshold) and is currently in the tender stage. The contract will be located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the framework aims to create a pool of high-quality local providers. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 12:00 on 7th February 2025, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2029. The total value of the contract is £88,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in funeral services and other related sectors. Organisations that are well-established and capable of demonstrating quality service delivery will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Although it is open to all, the framework is not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for larger or more established businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender to join the Framework for the provision of Coroners Removal Services

Notice Description

The council is seeking to run a procurement with suitably qualified and experienced providers, to offer their services via a Framework to the council. The Framework will help achieve a pool of high quality local funeral/coroner removal services providers. Please note: the deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 12:00 on 7th February 2025. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31be82dc-6451-474d-a80e-639bbaf968d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aba09f6-d157-4dad-ad22-5727293db2ce
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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