Tender

Community Funeral Provision 2017

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2017 at 11:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the "Community Funeral Provision 2017" project, which falls under the funeral and related services industry, based in Hampshire, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the possibility of extension for two additional one-year periods based on performance. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, and the authority typically arranges approximately 35 funerals each year, requiring a provider who can meet their flexible service demands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suitably qualified funeral directors, particularly those specialising in funeral services and burial arrangements. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the funeral sector should consider participating, as Portsmouth City Council will be appointing a single provider to fulfil its statutory obligations under the Public Health Act 1984. This contract may be particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in undertaking and cemetery services who are capable of delivering a comprehensive range of funeral services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Funeral Provision 2017

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified funeral directors to deliver funeral andburial services. Under Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984 Local Authorities have a statutory duty tomake arrangements for the disposal of a deceased's body if it appears to the local authority that no suitable arrangements have been made. The Authority arranges approximately 35 funerals per year and is looking to appoint one provider who could meet all our requirements. All deceased bodies will be buried unless instructed otherwise. The timing of the funerals will be at the discretion of the Authority and the successful provider will therefore need to be flexible. This contract will start on the 01.04.2017 and will continue until the 31.03.2020 with an option to extend for two further one year periods depending on a satisfactory performance. All values are indicative only as the Authority can not guarantee future levels of work required under this contract. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Community Funeral Provision 2017. The Council is is inviting tenders from suitably qualified funeral directors to deliver funeral and burial services. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd61ce1e-e63c-4508-aea5-822de7a38afa
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Ricks
Contact Email
katy.ricks@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9243 7678

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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