Tender

Public Funerals

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jan 2018 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a contract titled "Public Funerals," which falls under the funeral and related services industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2018. The contract will be executed across three local councils: Stockport, Trafford, and Rochdale, covering the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract has an estimated value of £250,000 and is based on an open procurement method, ensuring fair access for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering suitable funeral arrangements with strict compliance to public health regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those looking to expand their operations in the local government sector should consider submitting a proposal, as the contract includes specific delivery expectations without allowances for alterations.

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Notice Title

Public Funerals

Notice Description

Councils have a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, or persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements. The purpose of this contract is to establish a set standard for funerals to be carried out as instructed by the authorities listed. It covers public health funerals where there are no known relatives or there is no one willing to come forward and undertake responsibility for the funeral. It sets out the expectations of service delivery and does not allow for amendments and additions other than those listed within the specification. This contract will be divided into LOTs to cover Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale Councils.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55a4b66-b405-4d5b-9c3c-08dea5223c2c
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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