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QUB/2596/24 Provision of Funeral Director Services

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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07 Jan 2025 at 11:20

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02 Jul 2024 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has successfully concluded the tender process for the provision of Funeral Director Services, under the procurement ID QUB/2596/24. This service, classified under CPV code 98371200 (Undertaking services), entails the discreet and dignified collection, removal, and transportation of donor remains across Northern Ireland, including storage and provision of associated accessories. The contract, valued at GBP 438,630, was awarded to McClure's Funeral Service Ltd, with the procurement process completed as of 7th January 2025. The contract period is set for 12 months initially, with potential extensions up to six additional years, subject to annual reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry with extensive experience and industry credentials. Eligible firms must demonstrate a proven track record with similar contracts and be affiliated with reputable professional bodies such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or The Irish Association of Funeral Directors. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, ideal for SMEs positioned to deliver high standards of customer service and cost-effectiveness. This contract also paves the way for long-term business growth through potential contract renewals and extensions.

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Notice Title

QUB/2596/24 Provision of Funeral Director Services

Notice Description

Queen's requires the provision of the discreet and dignified Funeral Director services to include the vital timely collection, removal and transportation of human (donor remains) from locations across Northern Ireland. This will include collection from CBMSE Mortuary situated at 97 Lisburn Road Belfast and subsequent delivery to the agreed designated Crematorium (Belfast or Greater Belfast area) or on occasion a cemetery within Northern Ireland. The Funeral Director must supply coffins and associated accessories and must have the capability to store donors for up to 72 hours (weekends) in refrigeration on their own business site when necessary. The Economic Operator must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in delivering a service of this nature including the details of a similar contract they have held either current or completed in the last 5 years. The Economic Operator must be a member of an associated professional body such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's requires the provision of the discreet and dignified Funeral Director services to include the vital timely collection, removal and transportation of human (donor remains) from locations across Northern Ireland. This will include collection from CBMSE Mortuary situated at 97 Lisburn Road Belfast and subsequent delivery to the agreed designated Crematorium (Belfast or Greater Belfast area) or on occasion a cemetery within Northern Ireland. The Funeral Director must supply coffins and associated accessories and must have the capability to store donors for up to 72 hours (weekends) in refrigeration on their own business site when necessary. The Economic Operator must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in delivering a service of this nature including the details of a similar contract they have held either current or completed in the last 5 years. The Economic Operator must be a member of an associated professional body such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or The Irish Association of Funeral Directors.

Options: The Contract will initially be for a period 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 72 months.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be for a period 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 72 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000308-2025
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

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£438,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.cooke@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCCLURE'S FUNERAL SERVICE

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