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Funeral Services 2021

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2021 at 14:34

Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2021 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Funeral Services 2021" is managed by North Tyneside Council, located in North Tyneside, England. This contract falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is primarily focused on appointing a qualified Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was published on 16 April 2021, with a tender period ending on 5 May 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £12,000, has a duration from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023. The contract is currently active as of 14 May 2021, providing a structured approach to delivering funeral services to individuals unable to manage their own funerals due to financial or capacity constraints.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored and compassionate support. With the authority arranging a range of funeral services—both funded by the council and those financed through the deceased's assets—companies focused on community care and funeral management are well-suited to compete. The tender offers a platform for these businesses to showcase their expertise and become trusted providers in a vital social service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services 2021

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider (The Contractor) 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. Direct to Cremation Funeral These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives who can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. On average over the last three years we have organised six contract funerals per year. 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. On average over the last three years we have organised five standard cost funerals per year. Additional information: Please go to www.nepoportal.org to express an interest and download documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd90f532-ef85-485f-bfc4-80bc4af8e02c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82985ced-555f-435e-9c64-db9b348d2655
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 1-2 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
Judith Robson
Contact Email
judith.robson@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1916435660

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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