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Award only of the Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2017 at 13:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020 has been awarded by North Tyneside Council, situated in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure, with an award value of £86,000. The contract period commenced on 6 September 2017 and will continue until 5 September 2020. This opportunity arose following a tender period that concluded on 6 June 2017, and it covers funeral services required by service users lacking the mental capacity to manage their own affairs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those specialising in provision for individuals with financial limitations. Companies that can offer cost-effective "Contract Funerals" and "Standard Cost Funerals" are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, potentially aiding the North Tyneside Council in fulfilling its statutory requirements while also supporting local growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award only of the Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020

Notice Description

AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITY The Authority currently provides services via the Court of Protection (COP) Team for those service users who lack mental capacity to deal with their own finances and have no other person to act on their behalf. There are two types of scenarios where the Authority arranges Funerals and the Authority has a statutory requirement to arrange both these types of Funerals and ensure the deceased are cremated or buried whilst including any end of life wishes. The two types of Funerals are identified as A and B below:- A. 'Contract Funeral' These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives whom can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. B. 'Standard Cost Funeral' (or full cost funeral). These funerals are funded from the Assets of the Deceased; however, the invoice must be approved by the Authority prior to the Authority passing the invoice to the Deceased's bank for payment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5792b93-b264-4e33-ab32-8bdc386b2e8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e140b0b-2297-4125-8bcc-778d8f218bb2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2017 - 5 Sep 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A THE CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE

Further Information

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