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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements

SEFTON COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council issued an Invitation to Tender for a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements, which is a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This procurement process is classified under other community, social and personal services with a total contract value of £165,000. The tender was published on 12th October 2016, and the tender period closed on 14th November 2016. The contract commenced on 3rd January 2017 and is set to last until 28th November 2018, with the service delivery region specified as North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and related support sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-equipped to provide compassionate and dignified services for bereaved families. Businesses with expertise in providing funeral arrangements in compliance with local authority regulations should consider competing for this contract, which could enhance their visibility and reputation within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements

Notice Description

Local Authorities have a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the area, only in those cases, where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. This invitation to tender is issued by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to establish a framework for the Provision of Funeral Services, commencing 3rd January 2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd186ab3-2690-4b6c-aa9a-4be6f5ae6f22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3UU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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