Award

TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 11:34

Award Notice
Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 09:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is seeking a suitable contractor for the provision of efficient and effective funeral services, under contract TD2122. This falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV: 98370000) and is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to A.W.Lymn The Family Funeral Service. The tender process utilised an open procedure above the threshold, with a total contract value of £200,000. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 5th December 2024, and the contract period scheduled from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the funeral services industry, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The open procurement method allows for wider competition and potential for business growth within the public service sector. Companies able to deliver compassionate and professional funeral services will be well-suited to compete and potentially expand their service offerings through this contract with Derby City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services

Notice Description

Derby City Council (DCC) has a legal duty under Section 46, Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to arrange a cremation or a burial for a person who has died within our area where no suitable funeral arrangements have been, or are being, made. If this request is not approved the Council will be in breach of it legal duty. There are no in house resources that are able to provide this contract and we would be in breach of our legal duty of we are unable to provide this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21698f46-c7fd-4161-b78b-fe5dcbf3f710
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.W.LYMN THE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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