Planning

Public Health Funerals

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Nov 2019 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is initiating a tender for the provision of Public Health Funerals, with a planned contract start date of 1 April 2020. This procurement process, categorised under funeral and related services, is in the planning stage, having been formally announced via a Prior Information Notice (PIN) dated 29 November 2019. The council has budgeted approximately £80,000 per year, amounting to a potential total of £640,000 over an 8-year period if all extensions are utilised. Bids are encouraged from providers capable of covering the entire region of Cornwall, with the tender process expected to occur between December 2019 and February 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for local businesses, particularly those in the funeral services sector, including funeral homes and service providers. Companies that can meet the statutory requirements for providing Public Health Funerals and those that are capable of operating throughout Cornwall will be well-suited to compete. Collaborative bids from groups of suppliers are also welcome, thus enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate effectively in this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Public Funerals PIN This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an indication of potential future procurement activity and may be subject to change. This notice makes no commitment to procure any services. This PIN is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. Cornwall Council will be going out to tender in 2020 for the provision of Public Funerals with a contract start date of 1 April 2020. Short Description: Contract for the delivery of the statutory Public Funerals, in accordance with Part III, Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease Act) 1984. Description of the Procurement: Part III, Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease Act) 1984 places a statutory duty upon local authorities to cause to be buried or cremated the body of any person who has died or is found to be dead within the county of Cornwall and where it appears that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body have been or are being made. It is intended for Cornwall Council to conduct a Tender Process to cover the requirements of Public Health Funerals for 4 years (48 months) commencing on 01.04.20, to enable it to replace an existing framework agreement for the Provision of Public Health Funerals which is extended until 31.03.20. There will be two further extension options each for 2 years (24 months) giving a potential contract length of 8 years (96 months). Cornwall Council is seeking to appoint a provider or providers to undertake their Public Health Funeral services and supplies. A provider or providers may tender for the delivery of this service for the whole of Cornwall as detailed in the tender specification criteria for this contract. Bids will be considered from individual Suppliers, as well as groups of economic operators who wish to work collaboratively but must cover the whole of Cornwall as specified in the specification. The contract value is estimated to be approximately PS80K per annum giving a potential total contract value of PS640K (should both extensions be taken) and it is estimated that on average approximately 60-80 Public Health Funerals will be required each year of the contract. Estimated Timeline is as follows: PIN Notice 29th November 2019 Tender Period December 2019/January 2020/February 2020 Notification of intent to Award/Standstill Early March 2020 Award and Due Diligence Checks including Visit March 2020 Contract Start Date 1st April 2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd95f8da-326a-4cec-ba7e-01cf981d7ed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4e4b70-92fa-4e18-8702-1937e714ee84
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Stone
Contact Email
christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326050

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

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