Planning

West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Dec 2024 at 15:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Oct 2024 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Oct 2024 at 15:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals." This procurement process pertains to the Funeral and Related Services industry, classified under CPV code 98370000, and aims to arrange funerals under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, section 46. The procurement process is geared towards market engagement to shape the contractual arrangements and structure for the Public Health Funeral Service within West Northamptonshire, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. A key milestone is the engagement end date, set for 6th December 2024. Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to complete a market engagement questionnaire to provide input on various aspects such as contract length, service scope, subdivision potential, charging, and accreditation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing them to influence the formation of service arrangements and structure. Businesses specialising in funeral services, logistics, and related fields will find this procurement especially pertinent. Moreover, engaging in this process can help businesses expand their client base within the public sector, enhance service offerings, and improve accreditation opportunities. The engagement also offers insight into potential subdivisions within the council, which could lead to more targeted and efficient service delivery. Responding to the market engagement exercise can pave the way for being invited to tender, thereby fostering business growth and establishing a collaborative relationship with West Northamptonshire Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council has a duty under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, section 46 to make the funeral arrangements of any person who has died or been found dead in our area where it appears that no suitable arrangements are being made. West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage the sector in helping to shape the contractual arrangements and structure of the its Public Health Funeral Service and has created a questionnaire to support this. This engagement questionnaire covers the following topics: * The length of the contract, * The scope of the service, * The potential for sub-dividing the service by different areas of the Council, * Charging, and * Service accreditation. If you would like to respond to this market engagement exercise and be invited to tender please complete the attached questionnaire and submit your completed version to procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-845cb4bd-93b4-437f-a13b-120d26e27692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10527e6f-b8e5-4383-9288-869fea502dda
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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