Tender

Tender For the Provisioning of Public Health Funerals

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provisioning of Public Health Funerals within the East of England. This procurement process is at the tender stage and will close on 13 March 2025 at 14:00. The contract, starting on 1 May 2025, will run until 30 April 2030. This tender falls under the services category and specifically targets the funeral and related services industry (CPV code 98370000). Clarification requests must be submitted by 26 February 2025 at 14:00. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, inviting electronic tender responses from interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that are suitably qualified and affiliated with a relevant professional body, and that hold appropriate accreditation to ensure delivery to industry standards, are encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will support the Council in managing various aspects of Public Health Funerals, including reporting, legislative compliance, data protection, and contract management. This contract provides a stable long-term opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector to collaborate with the local government and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender For the Provisioning of Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council (the Council) has a duty to arrange for disposal of persons who die within its boundaries, where it appears to the Council that no suitable funeral arrangements can be made. The duty extends to persons that die in hospital, at home, or in another place within the city of Southend. The Council are seeking electronic tender responses, as part of a competitive procurement process, to appoint a Contractor to support in the provisioning and carrying out of the Council's requirements, regarding these types of Public Health Funerals. The suitably qualified Contractor shall be affiliated to a professional body relevant to the industry they work within and have, and maintain, the appropriate accreditation to demonstrate that their delivery of the Public Health Funerals is being carried out to the industry standards. Other requirements and detail relating to the proposed Contract such as reporting, legislative compliance, record keeping, data protection, Social Value and contract management are covered as part of the Tender Documents. The Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents is: 14:00 Wednesday 26th February 2025 The deadline for submission of Tender Responses is: 14:00 Thursday 13th March 2025 The Minimum Level Requirements of the procurement process are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to the required documentation to be submitted, Financial Standing, Insurance and all mandatory requirements. In regard to the evaluation the elements which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a664291-7732-4ccd-8c0a-da8400dbff43
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
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2030 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6ER
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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