Tender

SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025

SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Solihull MBC has initiated a tender for the "SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025" project, focusing on enhancing cremation services at its two crematoria in Solihull. The tender is categorised under "Cremation services" with additional classifications involving "Accessories for sound and video equipment" and "Installation services of video equipment." This open procedure tender is aimed at improving the music and visual tribute capabilities during services, which are vital to maintaining service quality and reducing reputational risks. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 6th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2028. Businesses in the United Kingdom, especially those in the West Midlands region, are encouraged to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sound and visual equipment, particularly those providing installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity particularly beneficial due to the procurement's open nature and suitability. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their client base, demonstrate their expertise in handling sensitive and critical service elements, and potentially secure a long-term contract. Participation is straightforward through the CSW-JETS e-procurement portal, offering a streamlined process for local suppliers to register interest, access tender documents, and submit proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOL - Sound and Visual System 2025

Notice Description

Solihull MBC provides approximately 3000 cremation services across it's 2 crematoria. Personalisation of the service held is of a very sensitive nature and of high importance to the bereaved families. A highly significant element of each service is the music that is played and increasingly the ability to provide webcasts for friends and family who are unable to attend in person and to provide visual tributes such as displaying photographs and visual tributes in the chapel at the time of the service. The performance of these element of the service are critical and there is a risk of both compensation claims and reputational damage should either element fail. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Delivery Notes Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : N/A Funding Description N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9a2677d-ae00-409e-a15e-0410c84839af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a38bdc6-0b6b-4c60-9bc0-80cb3f357777
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 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
SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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