Tender

WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

21 Oct 2020 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to replace the existing management software for cemetery and crematorium operations within the local authority. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2025. The location for this opportunity is West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the procurement method specified as an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Companies that provide modern technological solutions in data management, online booking systems, and administrative software would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in public sector contracts or those familiar with bereavement services may find this opportunity especially relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System

Notice Description

Walsall Council's Bereavement Services Team are seeking to replace their existing cemetery and crematorium management software and standalone data sources with a more modern solution. The aims of this project are to increase back office efficiency, provide better core back office administration for burials and cremations including memorial, finance and statistics; provide an internet booking system for Funeral Directors The scope of the project covers all cemetery and crematorium sites owned or managed by Walsall Council, which currently numbers one (1) crematorium incorporating two (2) chapels and eight (8) cemeteries. Approximately 2000 burials and 2200 cremations take place annually. The Council currently uses a semi-bespoke software system "CAS" Cemetery and Crematorium Administration System) to manage the daily flow for the cemeteries and crematorium activities, and seeks to replace this with a modern alternative which is fully compatible with the Council's current IT Strategy. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b35704-de48-48be-84f3-74b50b04b374
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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