Tender

Delivery of Community Funerals - Funeral Director Services

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2022 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Funeral Director Services under the title "Delivery of Community Funerals". This procurement falls within the funeral and related services category and takes place in Portsmouth, UK. The tender process is in the active stage, with key dates including the deadline for tender submissions set for 15th July 2022 at midday, and the contract award anticipated by 23rd August 2022, leading to a contract commencement on 1st October 2022. The initial contract period will last for three years, with the possibility of extension for an additional four years, depending on mutual agreement and performance. The estimated annual value of the contract ranges from £60,000 to £65,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly those with experience in providing comprehensive funeral arrangements, including burial services and the supply of necessary funeral materials. Businesses that specialise in respectful and dignified funeral services, possess the capability to handle all logistical aspects of burial, and are familiar with relevant codes of practice will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, thereby enabling qualified local and regional funeral directors to contribute to fulfilling the council's statutory duties while potentially growing their customer base through a longer-term contract.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Community Funerals - Funeral Director Services

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council, "the Council", is inviting tenders from suitably qualified funeral directors, ''the Supplier'' to deliver funeral and burial services. Under Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984 Local Authorities have a statutory duty to make arrangements for the disposal of a deceased's body if it appears to the local Council that no suitable arrangements have been made. Agencies such as the Coroner's Office and the National Health Service will notify the Council whenever they are unable to find any relatives who are willing and able to arrange a funeral for a deceased person. In the event that there is no-one able or willing to organise a funeral Councils have a duty to instruct a funeral director to make all necessary arrangements for a funeral service and burial. The Supplier will be responsible upon instruction for the collection of the deceased's body from the Queen Alexandra Hospital mortuary or from another identified location within Portsmouth or the surrounding area, and for arranging the funeral, providing a suitable coffin, vehicle and adequate staff on the day of the funeral. All deceased bodies will be buried unless otherwise instructed by the Council. The Council is targeting to have awarded the contract by 23rd August 2022 with a subsequent commencement date of 1st October 2022. The initial Contract period will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 4 years to a maximum total term of 7 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The estimated value of the contract is PS60,000 to PS65,000 per annum based on the last 7-years average. The Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative volumes or as to the value of the work during the contract period. The procurement process will be undertaken in line with the following programme: - Issue FTS Contract Notice - 9 June 2022 - Issue Invitation to Tender - 9 June 2022 - ITT Return Deadline - 15 July 2022 at midday - Standstill period - 13 August 2022 - 22 August 2022 - Contract Award - 23 August 2022 - Service Commencement - 1 October 2022 Application is via completed tender submission by the deadline stated above via the Council's e-sourcing system InTend which will be used to administrate the procurement process, the system can be accessed free of charge via the web link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier will perform in accordance with the 'Code of Practice' of 'the National Association of Funeral Directors': The Supplier will be required to carry out burials as instructed by the Council. The requirement for cremations will only be carried out upon explicit request, however these are a possibility. The supplier will be required to carry out the following duties / funeral arrangements including, but not limited to: * The Suppliers services and arrangements for the burial (this will include liaison with third parties as necessary - such as partner authorities and friends / family of the deceased) * the collection of the deceased from the Queen Alexandra Hospital mortuary (or other locality as necessary) to the Supplier's mortuary. * the collection of the deceased out of normal working hours as is necessary * care of the deceased from point of collection to the funeral * the provision of a coffin suitable for the purpose of burial - to include a name plate and other necessary furniture * a glass sided hearse to take the deceased to the cemetery. * all necessary funeral staff and professional liveried pall bearers * appropriate religious services at the graveside for all burials * the cemetery fee * the provision of administrative and financial staff * all coffins shall be accompanied by a floral tribute and other accompaniments as defined by the Council . The Supplier is advised that on occasions burials may take place outside the boundary of Portsmouth.

Options: The initial Contract period will be for 3 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 4 years to a maximum total term of 7 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034475
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015824-2022
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
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392688235

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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