Tender

Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jun 2017 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Tyneside Council is seeking a qualified Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider for the "Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020" contract, covering essential funeral arrangements for individuals lacking mental capacity or family support. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must express their interest by 6th July 2017 and submit their tender responses before 12:00 noon on 7th July 2017. The services will commence from 17th July 2017 and extend until 16th June 2020, with an expected contract value of £96,000.

This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses experienced in funeral services, particularly those familiar with working alongside local authorities and handling statutory requirements. Enterprises that can manage both 'Contract Funerals' and 'Standard Cost Funerals' are especially well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract aims to support local providers while ensuring the delivery of compassionate and professional funeral care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider. The Authority currently provides services via the Court of Protection (COP) Team for those service users who lack mental capacity to deal with their own finances and have no other person to act on their behalf. There are two types of scenarios where the Authority arranges Funerals and the Authority has a statutory requirement to arrange both these types of Funerals and ensure the deceased are cremated or buried whilst including any end of life wishes. The two types of Funerals are identified as A and B below:- A. 'Contract Funeral' These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives whom can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. B. 'Standard Cost Funeral' (or full cost funeral). These funerals are funded from the Assets of the Deceased; however, the invoice must be approved by the Authority prior to the Authority passing the invoice to the Deceased's bank for payment. Deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is:- Thursday 6th July 2017. Deadline for TENDER RESPONSES is BEFORE:- 12:00 noon on Friday 7th July 2017 Additional information: The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider. The Authority currently provides services via the Court of Protection (COP) Team for those service users who lack mental capacity to deal with their own finances and have no other person to act on their behalf. There are two types of scenarios where the Authority arranges Funerals and the Authority has a statutory requirement to arrange both these types of Funerals and ensure the deceased are cremated or buried whilst including any end of life wishes. The two types of Funerals are identified as A and B below:- A. 'Contract Funeral' These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives whom can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. B. 'Standard Cost Funeral' (or full cost funeral). These funerals are funded from the Assets of the Deceased; however, the invoice must be approved by the Authority prior to the Authority passing the invoice to the Deceased's bank for payment. Deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is:- Thursday 6th July 2017 Deadline for TENDER RESPONSES is BEFORE:- 12:00 noon on Friday 7th July 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d75aa0ef-3a5c-4e6f-a15a-bb339837a21d
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jun 2020 2-3 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
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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