Planning

St Helens Borough Council - Expression of Interest for a Partnership Funeral Service Agreement

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2022 at 16:29

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Borough Council is currently planning a procurement process for a Partnership Funeral Service Agreement, with an estimated budget of £300,000. This initiative is aimed at engaging funeral directors in the region of St Helens, United Kingdom. Expressions of interest are being sought from potential providers, and interested parties should register on The Chest portal for further opportunities. The contract is projected to commence on 19 July 2022 and will run until 30 June 2025, with a future notice set for publication on 8 June 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for funeral service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, businesses can establish valuable partnerships and increase their service offerings to bereaved clients. The successful contractors will play a crucial role in supporting the Council's statutory duties related to funeral services, making it an appealing venture for firms in the community and personal services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Helens Borough Council - Expression of Interest for a Partnership Funeral Service Agreement

Notice Description

St Helens Borough Council is looking to commission a Partnership Funeral Service Agreement for funeral directors and their associated service offerings that the council can sign post bereaved customers to. Additionally, the agreement may be used by the Council for those funerals that the Council has a statutory duty to provide. At this stage the Council are seeking expressions of interest from funeral directors who might want to take part in such an agreement. For further information please go to www.The-Chest.org.uk, register as a supplier, log in, select find opportunities, under portals select The-Chest, under organisations select St Helens Council, then select reference DN612793

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/873d4ebd-3d21-4fcb-9aba-f514ec55869d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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