Planning

Cambridge City Council - Low Cost Funeral Partner EOI

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Planning

03 Jun 2019 at 15:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Low Cost Funeral Partner, aimed at providing affordable funeral services and reducing funeral poverty. This initiative will require service providers to be based in Cambridge, specifically at Huntingdon Road, where office facilities will be provided at no cost. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 18th June 2019, and the procurement is classified under funeral and related services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in funeral services and related marketing. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing 24-hour services, training packages, and effective marketing strategies will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The partnership will also enable successful bidders to gain an established foothold in the Cambridge area, while contributing to community welfare by delivering essential services to those in need.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Low Cost Funeral Partner EOI

Notice Description

Looking for a partner to provide a low cost funeral service with aim to reduce funeral poverty that will be branded as Cambridge City Council To include the following: * Onsite presence two days a week at Huntingdon Rd - office facilities provided at no cost * Provide a 24 hour service to include an out of hours call out between the hours of 5pm and 9am * Market the service to include: o Website presentation o Branding o Online marketing/advertising o Material for social media platforms o Press opportunities o Other media outlets. * Provide a separate 01223 phone number for mourners to call direct * Provide a full training package for the crematorium staff with the view of handing over the service in 3 years * Service to be offered by the partner via share of gross turnover via open book reporting * Offer two levels of service as articulated below

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6f954fd-3fc0-4a6a-aa41-521bb103e466
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e119f-75d4-4868-8c6d-e23a240190dc
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
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2019Expired
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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