Tender

Provision of a Statutory Funeral Service (with Municipal Provision)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Aug 2020 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Oldham Council has initiated a tender for the provision of a Statutory Funeral Service with a total contract value of £75,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on funeral and related services, classified under the CPV code 98370000. The tender was published on 17 August 2020, with the submission deadline set for 7 September 2020. The contract is expected to start on 5 October 2020 and will run until 5 October 2023, primarily serving the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those that align with statutory requirements, to expand their offerings. Companies that operate in the funeral industry, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could greatly benefit from this contract, especially those equipped to handle the specific needs associated with statutory funerals as mandated by the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. Participating in this procurement not only enhances visibility within the sector but also positions these businesses to build long-term relationships with the Oldham Council and potentially secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Statutory Funeral Service (with Municipal Provision)

Notice Description

The Service specifies those funerals that the Council has a statutory duty to provide under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Statutory Funerals only) where there are no surviving family members, relatives or any other person who might reasonably be expected to arrange and pay for the funeral, or where no estate exists from which to recover funeral costs. The Provider will render his or her contract directly to the Purchaser. It is the duty of the Purchaser to make any arrangements to recover funeral costs from the estate of the deceased, where this is practicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6011d111-d2be-4f32-8ef0-c4c44ed66e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42d9f997-a3a8-40f8-984a-db98d7233b5a
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 5 Oct 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1XJ
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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