Tender

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jun 2018 at 15:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (SCC 114) for the supply of goods and provision of bereavement-related services. This procurement, classified under the Funeral services industry, encompasses services for two crematoria and eight cemeteries located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th July 2018. Interested bidders can respond through an open procurement method, which allows for participation in a multi-supplier framework agreement aimed at ensuring reliable service delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the funeral services sector, specifically those supplying memorial products, cremation equipment, and related services. Companies that specialise in cemetery and cremation services would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations in a local authority setting. With the potential for a long-term contract running from November 2018 to October 2022, successful bidders can establish lasting partnerships while meeting essential community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC (the Council)has two crematoria and eight cemeteries for which it is responsible.The Crematoria act as key functional services in meeting Environmental Health Regulations as well as providing a local service to the residents of Sandwell where they can access appropriate means for the cremation of the deceased.The Crematoria and Cemeteries act as places where bereaved families and friends can have various lasting memorials erected in a peaceful and respectful setting to commemorate their loved ones.The Council has an on-going requirement for the supply of goods and services,support its front-line service delivery in relation to the performing of cremations and for memorial products.The Council wishes to invite interested parties(Tenderers)to participate in a tender exercise to establish a multi Supplier and Service Provider Framework Agreement for the reliable supply of these Goods and provision of these Services.Tenderers can bid for all or any of the Lots.The Council will primarily require provision of the services and delivery of the goods to its 2 crematoria and 8 cemetery sites Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503ebbfc-1d5d-4eb5-89b6-77cb10207072
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery 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 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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