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P0332_2023 - Mortality Services - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2025 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P0332_2023 - Mortality Services" has been completed by Birmingham City Council. This framework agreement covers funeral and related services, with a focus on various aspects such as memorial products, funeral provision, and monument masonry services. The contract, set to commence in January 2025, runs until December 2032, covering multiple lots with a mix of single and multi-provider awards. The open procedure allowed suppliers to submit bids until the deadline on 12 August 2024, and the framework was awarded on 28 November 2024. The industry category is funeral services, designated by CPV code 98370000 and 98371000. The primary location for delivery is Birmingham, serving the wider West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework structure and the inclusion of multiple lots for specialised services. Businesses with expertise in funeral director services, memorial production, and related inspections can particularly benefit, given the potential for collaboration across the eight distinct lots. The awarded suppliers include firms such as C. Bastock (Contracts) Ltd and Dignity Funerals Ltd, showcasing the scope for diverse business collaboration and growth in the funeral services industry. This procurement allows businesses to engage in a long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council, creating an avenue for sustained business growth and expansion within the local community and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0332_2023 - Mortality Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mortality Services including: Memorial benches and products, Inspections and making safe of memorials, Collections of deceased persons, Provision of Funerals, Monument Masonry Services, and a funeral Director Services. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) for all lots except lot 5, which will be for up to 8 years. The Framework Agreement (lots 1-8) will be awarded to up to 14 suppliers, as follows: Lot 1 Up to 2 providers to ensure complete coverage for all the products included in this lot. Lot 2 Up to 4 providers to ensure complete coverage for all the products included in this lot. Lot 3 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 4 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 5 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 6 Up to 3 providers, one for each of lot a, b and c to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 7 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 8 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Tenderers may bid for one, all or a number of lots but each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document. The contract will be for a period of four years commencing in December 2024. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of the procurement process. Potential providers must register on In-tend to be able to express an interest in this project. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of the In-tend system is free and all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please email cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Your tender should be returned by Noon on 12 August 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-719a85c0-9476-4eb9-a96c-71ce28f8c073
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1977119-5c98-46c8-be4c-57749be18b96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£877,916 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

C. BASTOCK (CONTRACTS

DIGNITY FUNERALS

GREENBRIDGE DESIGNS

MEMSAFE

SCRIBES PLUS

TREASURED MEMORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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