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WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Cemetery and Crematorium Management System was initiated by Walsall Council, which is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This open procedure tender, designated as WP3640 - AWARD, aims to replace existing management software to improve efficiency in handling burials and cremations across eight cemeteries and one crematorium under Walsall Council's management. The contract was awarded on 11 March 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025. The total contract value is £118,600, and the tender period closed on 19 November 2020.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet solutions. Companies capable of delivering modern software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and provide functionalities like internet booking systems for funeral directors would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. As Walsall Council continues to modernise its IT strategy, there may be additional tenders in related categories, presenting ongoing opportunities for providers within the digital services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System - AWARD

Notice Description

Walsall Council's Bereavement Services Team are seeking to replace their existing cemetery and crematorium management software and standalone data sources with a more modern solution. The aims of this project are to increase back office efficiency, provide better core back office administration for burials and cremations including memorial, finance and statistics; provide an internet booking system for Funeral Directors The scope of the project covers all cemetery and crematorium sites owned or managed by Walsall Council, which currently numbers one (1) crematorium incorporating two (2) chapels and eight (8) cemeteries. Approximately 2000 burials and 2200 cremations take place annually. The Council currently uses a semi-bespoke software system "CAS" Cemetery and Crematorium Administration System) to manage the daily flow for the cemeteries and crematorium activities, and seeks to replace this with a modern alternative which is fully compatible with the Council's current IT Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae727ed0-09e0-4e09-8286-9d9d72d17b2c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANUSCRIPTI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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