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001511 - Public Health Funeral Services Framework

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 11:09

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 09:47

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Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 12:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a framework agreement for Public Health Funeral Services, under reference 001511. This framework, divided into four lots: Burial, Cremation, Burial with an Estate, and Cremation with an Estate, was designed to secure various funeral-related services. Key dates include the tender publication on 31st October 2024, tender period ending on 29th November 2024, awards made on 5th December 2024, and the contract period running from 1st March 2025 to 28th February 2028. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure below threshold, with a total contract value of GBP 36,000. The services will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically catering to Durham County, for a minimum value of GBP 12,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the funeral services industry, to collaborate with Durham County Council and expand their business portfolio. The open and flexible framework allows for the possibility of new entrants over time, encouraging competitiveness and ensuring quality service delivery to meet the Council’s needs. Key services to be provided include professional advice, deceased care, removal services, provision of coffins and hearse, funeral officiant, and payment of standard fees. Ranked by submitted prices, providers have the potential to build long-term relationships with the Council, without exclusivity or guaranteed volumes, fostering an environment conducive to continuous business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001511 - Public Health Funeral Services Framework

Notice Description

This contract is for a framework Public Health Funeral Services. This contract is divided into four Lots: * Lot 1 - Burial * Lot 2 - Cremation * Lot 3 - Burial with an Estate * Lot 4 - Cremation with an Estate The following is set out to allow funeral directors to provide a quote to Durham County Council for the provision of the following services: * Advice, liaison and support to all third parties and professional personnel that may be required to arrange the funeral; * To provide care and preparation of the Deceased * Removal of deceased person from any site as directed by the Council (as promptly as possible); * Provision of a standard wooden or wooden derivative coffin; * Provision of a hearse* and required number of bearers to attend the service at the crematorium / cemetery; * Provide a minister / priest or appropriate person to conduct a funeral service; * Payment of standard fees Providers will be ranked and called off on the basis of the price submitted (low to high). This will be an open and flexible arrangement where at the discretion of the Council, the Council can re-open the opportunity to allow additional Providers to join the Framework. Where the framework is re-opened and new membership is added then the Council will undertake a price refresh which may re-order the ranking of providers for all lots. The Framework Agreement provides for no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee by the Council for Services from the Provider and the Council is at all times entitled to enter into other contracts and agreements with other Providers for the provision of any Services. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.open-uk.org using reference OPEN2024135

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-531f847b-dce2-4c8f-8139-9bbb1a190d9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286f2f3c-2c9b-49dd-a53a-7c6d8f6e87e8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2028 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03000268235

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALAN M RANSON FUNERAL SERVICE

CHARLOTTE FLEMING FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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