Award

Contract for Provision of Funeral Services

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2023 at 15:27

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for the provision of funeral services to Sims and Jones Funeral Directors. The contract, with ID CCS/22/268, has a value of 0.01 GBP and was signed on 17th April 2023. The funeral services procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and the industry category of funeral services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the City & County of Swansea is the buying organization located in Swansea, UK.

This contract for funeral services presents an opportunity for funeral directors and related businesses to compete. The key dates to note are the tender period end date on 23rd February 2023, the bid validity period end date on 24th April 2023, and the bid opening date on 23rd February 2023. Businesses in the funeral and related services industry would be well-suited to take part in this tender process. The Council considers this contract suitable for consortia, providing an opportunity for collaboration.

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Notice Title

Contract for Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Under the Public Health (Control Of Disease) Act 1984 the Council has a statutory duty to dispose of human remains when there is no family, or the family are unwilling or unable to make arrangements. The contracted funeral service provides an economic means of fulfilling the Council's responsibility. The Council expects a contract funeral to be handled as professionally as a private funeral, and to that end items included in Annex 2: Price Schedule form part of this specification. Certain fees are fixed and will be the same for all submitting a tender. These include cremation fees and doctor's fees. There is no need to submit tendered prices for these items. The Council expects the successful funeral director to meet with the requirements of relevant legislation, in particular the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and such instructions as may be issued by the Institute Of Cemetery & Crematorium Management, Federation Of Burial & Cremation Authorities, Professional Trade Associations and the ICCM Charter For The Bereaved.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under the Public Health (Control Of Disease) Act 1984 the Council has a statutory duty to dispose of human remains when there is no family, or the family are unwilling or unable to make arrangements. The contracted funeral service provides an economic means of fulfilling the Council's responsibility. The Council expects a contract funeral to be handled as professionally as a private funeral, and to that end items included in Annex 2: Price Schedule form part of this specification. Certain fees are fixed and will be the same for all submitting a tender. These include cremation fees and doctor's fees. There is no need to submit tendered prices for these items. Additional information: The Council expects the successful funeral director to meet with the requirements of relevant legislation, in particular the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and such instructions as may be issued by the Institute Of Cemetery & Crematorium Management, Federation Of Burial & Cremation Authorities, Professional Trade Associations and the ICCM Charter For The Bereaved.

Renewal: (With The Option Of Extending Up To a Further 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012847-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract Period: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (With The Option Of Extending Up To a Further 24 months)

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMS AND JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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