Tender

Appointment of Funeral Directors for Public Health Burials

SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 May 2017 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Shepway District Council is seeking to appoint a funeral director for public health burials through an open procurement process. The contract has an estimated value of £35,000 and is set for a duration of three years, commencing on 1st July 2017, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The tender, titled "Appointment of Funeral Directors for Public Health Burials," was published on 24th May 2017, and interested suppliers must express their interest via the Kent Business Portal by 16th June 2017. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically within funeral and related services, and will be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity represents a significant potential for growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in funeral services. Businesses that possess the necessary qualifications and experience in providing funeral services could find success in this tender. By securing this contract, suppliers can not only contribute to vital public health operations but also establish a long-term partnership with the Shepway District Council, thereby enhancing their reputation and future bidding prospects.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Funeral Directors for Public Health Burials

Notice Description

Shepway District Council (the Council) wishes to appoint one company of funeral directors on a fixed price per service contract for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Interested suppliers must log in to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk and Express Interest in the contract to obtain the Invitation to Quote documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/636d8e22-a37b-4e10-afb3-c5c7c53985f0
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@shepway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

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