Tender

Bereavement Services Software (Market Engagement)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 12:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has initiated a tender for the procurement of a bereavement services management software system. The system will be the primary business system used by the Cemeteries and Crematorium Team to comply with statutory requirements relating to cremations, burials, and memorials. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 28th June 2024 and the contract period starting on 18th July 2024 and ending on 1st August 2024. The industry category is software packages and information systems, and the delivery address is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for Bereavement Services Software can be beneficial for businesses providing software solutions tailored to the management of cemetery and crematorium operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria prioritizes their involvement. Businesses specialising in software development, particularly in the area of public service management, are well-suited to compete in this tender process, aligning with the customer-focused operational requirements outlined by the Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement Services Software (Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently considering options for a bereavement services management software system and is testing the market to establish if there are suitable providers that can provide a system of this type. The system will be the primary business system used by the Cemeteries and Crematorium Team and will allow the team to comply with statutory requirements relating to cremations, burials and memorials whilst at the same time operate efficiently and effectively in a customer-focused way

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c20aba6-0258-4097-a3ec-433f1a88ca69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4abb923e-d6f2-473f-bfe7-7d7b854e2976
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2024 30 days
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Tomassen
Contact Email
stephen.tomassen@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244972784

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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