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Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium." This contract, categorised under "Funeral and related services" (CPV: 98370000), involves providing services such as an online music library, visual tributes, a streaming service, and keepsake selections for funeral services. Located in MK42 9AP, this contract was awarded through a procurement method classified as "Other - Waiver." Key dates include the contract period starting from 3rd February 2025 and ending on 1st February 2028, with the award date being 10th January 2025.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Specifically, companies that specialise in digital services, multimedia, and memorialisation products will find this contract highly relevant. The project will likely bolster the selected firm's portfolio and establish a steady income stream across the contract period, enhancing its presence in community services and public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium

Notice Description

Vivedia Ltd supply a number of services to Norse Road crematorium including:- * an online music library for bereaved families to select music from for funeral services, * visual tributes containing photographs, music and other images to personalise funerals, * a streaming service so that those that cant attend a funeral can log in and watch it live and * a keepsake selection where families can purchase copies of the funeral service and/or visual tributes to keep. All of these services are chargeable to families, bringing income in to the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1d68793-5855-4433-a9d0-291f82b7e9fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcf7944-f5d6-4cde-bef0-b8cda0b08b41
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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