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Management of Section 46 Bereavements for Exeter City Council 2018

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Oct 2018 at 14:22

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2018 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Exeter City Council is seeking a supplier for the management of Section 46 bereavement services, specifically relating to the transportation and storage of deceased individuals before funerals. This procurement falls under the funeral services category and is based in Exeter, South West England. The contract, initiated in October 2018, will last for five years with an initial one-year term and the possibility of annual extensions depending on performance. The procurement has been conducted through an open procedure, and the tender submission period ended on 28th August 2018, with the contract officially awarded on 5th September 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the funeral services industry, particularly those offering professional transportation and storage solutions. Companies that are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors and can demonstrate adherence to professional standards would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a minimum contract value of £400 and a maximum of £1,000 for individual tasks, this contract represents a stable revenue stream for suitably qualified firms over the next five years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of Section 46 Bereavements for Exeter City Council 2018

Notice Description

To liaise with Exeter City Council and Exeter Crematorium with the handling of Section 46 cases, chiefly the transportation and storage of the body while arrangements for the funeral are made and delivering it with suitable respect and formality to the Crematorium for it's disposal. Additional information: We are looking to arrange a contract for the handling of Exeter City Council's Section 46 bereavement cases for the forthcoming 5 years. Initially this will be a one year contract with provision to extend year on year for up to a further 4 years based on satisfactory performance etc.. The holders of the contract will be required to deal with the transportation, storage and arrangement of the deceased with the upmost professionalism and respect at all times. They will also need to liaise closely with both Exeter City Council Bereavement Services and the Exeter Crematorium. We require that any successful contractor is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and adheres to the standards and practises that they require to be a member. Please provide evidence of this with your RFQ submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f9a0a1-71cf-4f92-90d4-778bf0d4792e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47757305-89f9-4535-b712-019e9c7c8477
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 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
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel Hayward-Smith
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392 265370

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXETER AND DISTRICT FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

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