Tender

Funeral Service Partnership Agreement

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jan 2019 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Jan 2019 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is initiating a tender for a Funeral Service Partnership Agreement, aiming to compile a list of qualified funeral directors and their associated services. This procurement falls under the category of other community, social and personal services, with the total estimated value of £2,625,000. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 21 January 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 1 February 2019 and will run until 31 January 2022, with delivery primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This is an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth in the funeral services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that offer funeral services and related offerings, such as transport or memorial services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of the council in signposting bereaved customers suggests a stable partnership opportunity for service providers looking to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Service Partnership Agreement

Notice Description

St Helens Council is commissioning 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 which the Council has a statutory duty to provide. For further information please go to www.the-chest.org.uk then select current opportunities, then select St Helens Council reference DN384400

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8362723b-dc1e-44a8-9fee-2767737bc13b
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, 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
£2,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 3-4 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
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 1HF
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
TLD North 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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