Tender

PROVISION OF THE MANSFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 10:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of The Mansfield Funeral Service, aiming to offer lower cost funerals in the Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood district areas. The procurement is under an open procedure with a contract value of £60,000 and a tender deadline on July 15, 2024. The contract period is set to start on August 2, 2024, with an initial 3-year term extendable for 2 additional years. The procurement is in the services category and the buying organisation is Nottinghamshire County Council located in Nottinghamshire, England.

This tender for funeral services provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses interested in providing funeral director services. Businesses aiming to offer dignified and respectful funeral services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom should consider participating. The procurement method is open, allowing a fair chance for SMEs to compete, and the contract offers the potential for long-term business growth over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF THE MANSFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council ("the Council") on behalf of Mansfield District Council is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of a Funeral initiative, providing lower cost funerals to families in the Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood district areas. Procurement of Funeral Director to deliver lower cost funeral services. Mansfield District Council wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide The Mansfield Funeral Service package under a concession arrangement for an initial period of 3 years with the option of the contract being extended for 2 x 1 year periods (1+1), at the Council's discretion. The purpose of the Mansfield Funeral Service Scheme is to facilitate access to a funeral package that offers best value for the citizens of Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood. This package is also designed to provide for a dignified and respectful funeral. The Mansfield Funeral Service scheme is only available at the time of death. It is not a pre-paid Funeral Plan. The take up of The Mansfield Funeral Service package will be new to Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood Districts however Nottingham Funerals, which serves the City of Nottingham carries out circa 600 funerals per annum. The Council gives no guarantee however regarding volume or take up of The Mansfield Funeral Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83df3e64-5799-43f1-bc32-0af3c896963f
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 (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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