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Contract for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to Provide Funeral Arrangements 2024

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

14 Nov 2024 at 09:21

Award Notice
Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 10:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a framework agreement to provide funeral arrangements for the period from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2028. This tender falls under the industry category of "Funeral and related services" with a classification code (CPV) of 98370000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Funeral Services Ltd T/A Co-op Funeralcare being the successful supplier. The awarded contract is valued at £225,000 and focuses on providing services within England, United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender publication on 5th August 2024 and the tender period ending on 5th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and related sectors. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined, which support business growth through a guaranteed framework for provision. The open procurement method ensures competitive fair play, providing a chance for well-matched businesses to secure this framework agreement, which sets a standard fee for individual cremations and burials despite the demand-led nature of the services. Companies in the industry can diversify their portfolio and align with local authority needs, enhancing their market presence and expertise in public health-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to Provide Funeral Arrangements 2024

Notice Description

Local Authorities have a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the area, only in those cases, where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. 2.2 Background In the last 12 month period Sefton dealt with 29 Public Health Act funerals however, these numbers vary and no assurances can be given with regard to the actual numbers of public funerals for future years. As it is not possible to predict the number of public funerals for future years, the contract will require a set fee for the individual cremation and burials for the specified period and, in accordance with the requirements set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. Sefton Council will be awarding a single supplier framework agreement to the highest ranked bidder. As this will be a framework agreement there will be no guarantee of business, especially due to the demand led nature of the services. The annual numbers indicated in the pricing schedule are indicative only, and will be used for evaluation purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c327f99a-4aee-44a3-b0b8-d5258f04fc0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c9a369-b80a-4153-89ec-e7989beca82d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stuart Bate
Contact Email
stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344288

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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