Tender

GB-Great Yarmouth: The provision of Direct Funeral Services for Cremations

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Feb 2020 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking a qualified funeral director for the provision of Direct Funeral Services for Cremations in Great Yarmouth, UK. This tender, classified under miscellaneous services and focused on funeral and related services, is currently in the open procurement stage, with the tender period ending on 28th February 2020. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for professional funeral service providers to expand their business, particularly those offering comprehensive funeral solutions that include cremation services. Businesses that excel in punctuality, professionalism, and customer care will be well-suited to compete, as the service requires 24-hour availability, including bank holidays. Interested parties should ensure they can effectively manage collections and the delivery of related services in a respectful and dignified manner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Great Yarmouth: The provision of Direct Funeral Services for Cremations

Notice Description

Great Yarmouth Borough Council are providing the option of Great Yarmouth Borough Council Direct Funeral Services for cremations. The Council is seeking a single suitable professional funeral director to meet the needs of the service. The family will be the applicant and will be responsible for the completion and delivery of the paperwork to Great Yarmouth Crematorium (excluding the CREM 4, 5 and 6). All payments will be made directly to Great Yarmouth Borough Council at the time of booking. The collection of bodies is to be made by and appropriate vehicle and funerals will be conducted in a professional manner with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect whether or not mourners are in attendance. This is a 24 hours per day service including all bank holidays. Great Yarmouth Borough Council will expect the Funeral Director to take out of office hours calls. The Applicant will be responsible for the collection of ashes, or on request, the Crematorium will scatter the ashes on the applicant's behalf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b7c560-f45e-4b17-9943-d388f16296db
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Further Information

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