Tender

P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking tender submissions for "P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services". This procurement, classified under funeral services, aims to engage an international genealogist to locate family members of deceased individuals, particularly where next of kin is unknown. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run for four years, concluding on 31st March 2021. Interested suppliers must register on Birmingham City Council’s e-tendering system, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 4th January 2017. Tender submissions are due no later than 12:00 GMT on 10th January 2017, with delivery addresses located in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This opportunity allows businesses, especially those specialising in genealogy, probate research, or forensic anthropology, to expand their services within the public sector. Companies with international experience in tracing family lineage will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to a critical service for Birmingham City Council, which handles approximately 100 cases annually. As the council operates in an international context, firms capable of navigating diverse situations and jurisdictions will excel in competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0346 - Provision of Genealogy Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council on average receives approximately 100 cases per annum where the deceased persons next of kin is unknown. The Council requires the services of an International Genealogists, Family Research and Probate Company in order to trace and locate family members of deceased persons where there is no known next of kin in a timely manner. The successful company must have international experience in tracing and locating members of deceased persons due to the Council being an international city. The contract will be for a period of 4 years, commencing on the 1st April 2016. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Deadline for expressions of interest: 4th January 2017. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 (GMT) on 10th January 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fb53ac-41bc-4ca9-817b-57122f696fb0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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