Tender

The Provision of a Public Burial Service

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is currently seeking contractors for "The Provision of a Public Burial Service", a tender valued at £150,000. This initiative falls under the funeral services industry and is located in Plymouth, England. The procurement stage is at the Tender phase, with the tender submission deadline set for 30th September 2021. The contract period will commence on 11th October 2021 and is expected to last until 10th October 2024, following the city's statutory duty to arrange funerals for unclaimed deceased individuals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral and cremation services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing compassionate and professional services. Businesses that specialise in funeral arrangements, cremation logistics, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thus potentially expanding their client base while fulfilling a crucial community need.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Public Burial Service

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council has a duty under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 to arrange the funeral of persons who have died within the City and who have no relative or other person able or willing to accept financial responsibility for their burial or cremation. The Council are looking for a contractor to arrange a funeral (be it burial or cremation) in accordance with the requirements of set out in this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3052d2e7-b59f-4bee-9904-fe61fcc81642
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Black
Contact Email
sharon.black@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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