Planning

Registration for ProContract Tender System Demonstration - Northampton Borough Council Funeral Services

NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

09 May 2017 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northampton Borough Council is currently planning a tender process for the registration of the ProContract Tender System Demonstration related to funeral services. This initiative is part of the council's re-commissioning of their Funeral Services Contract, set to commence from May 2017. A presentation organised to demonstrate the online tendering system will be held on Monday, 15th May 2017, at 11.00 am, at the Guildhall in St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE. Interested parties should RSVP to Amy Myers by 9am on the same day to attend the session at this East Midlands location.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector to enhance their understanding of the online procurement process. Companies that provide funeral-related services, particularly those interested in expanding their reach within local government contracts, would be well-suited to attend this demonstration. Participants will learn about accessing contract opportunities and efficiently engaging with the ProContract system, which could prove beneficial for businesses aiming to secure future contracts with the Northampton Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Registration for ProContract Tender System Demonstration - Northampton Borough Council Funeral Services

Notice Description

Northampton Borough Council (NBC) will be re-commissioning their Contract for Funeral Services in Northampton from May 2017. Potential Providers are invited to a presentation from the LGSS Procurement Team, demonstrating the online tendering system that NCC use (ProContract). The presentation will be hosted at 11.00am on Monday 15th May, at the Guildhall, St Giles Square, Northampton, NN1 1DE (arrival between 10.45am and 10.55am). (http://www.northampton.gov.uk/info/373/weddings-parties-conferences-and-meetings/2193/nearby) The presentation is in the Jeffrey Room on the first floor of the Guildhall which is accessed via the main entrance of the building. Please report to reception and ask to be directed to this room. The presentation will be solely focused on the procurement tendering system, rather than any Contract opportunities, and as such, on the day, we will only be answering questions about the ProContract tendering system. Depending on the number of questions asked, the presentation should last around an hour. The session will cover: Contracts Finder Registering on ProContract Searching for contract opportunities Registering an interest in an opportunity Completing an online tender questionnaire Submitting your response Using the messaging area to contact the buyer Any questions in relation to the Tender (or any other Tender) need to be asked via the ProContract messaging portal, once the Tender is live. If your organisation wishes to attend the demonstration, please RSVP to Amy Myers by 9am on Monday 15th May 2017 via ammyers@northamptonshire.gov.uk, including details of your organisation, who will be attending and any access requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e68f7f70-91aa-43ff-9f64-cd7a91994f16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d5a1ce-198d-4fdc-a0fa-5ed777deb519
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Myers
Contact Email
ammyers@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1604366647

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1DF
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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