Tender

Cemetery Administration Software

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Aug 2024 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Cemetery Administration Software package. The contract, published on 15th August 2024, details the need for a comprehensive software solution capable of managing plot mapping, booking new burials and appointments, providing statistical information, and conducting memorial safety inspections. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement method is open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 19th September 2024. The council seeks an off-the-shelf solution that can be tailored to specific requirements, with an initial contract period of three years and the option for further extensions. The software should be compliant with current legislation and web-enabled, facilitating online bookings and payments.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software firms specialising in public sector solutions, particularly those with experience in cemetery administration systems. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering similar projects to local authorities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement process encourages competitive bidding, offering growth potential for vendors looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. The ability to secure a long-term partnership with the possibility of extensions provides a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a strong relationship with Fenland District Council.

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Notice Title

Cemetery Administration Software

Notice Description

Minimum Requirement * Suppliers should have a proven track record in supply of cemetery administration software to local authorities. * Software to be capable of plot mapping existing burials. * It must be able to book new burials and all appointments, funeral or other. * The software should be able to provide statistical information. * The software must comply with current legislation. * The software must be capable of memorial safety inspection process and recording information within current legislation. * The software should be web-enabled allowing users to access information about their bookings via the web, a payment portal, and the ability to book online. We are looking for an 'off the shelf' solution which can be tailored to suit Fenland District Council's detailed specification. It is possible that the contract may wish to be extended in future to encompass the requirements of any shared service arrangement Fenland District Council may put in place with another authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Minimum Requirement * Suppliers should have a proven track record in supply of cemetery administration software to local authorities. * Software to be capable of plot mapping existing burials. * It must be able to book new burials and all appointments, funeral or other. * The software should be able to provide statistical information. * The software must comply with current legislation. * The software must be capable of memorial safety inspection process and recording information within current legislation. * The software should be web-enabled allowing users to access information about their bookings via the web, a payment portal, and the ability to book online. We are looking for an 'off the shelf' solution which can be tailored to suit Fenland District Council's detailed specification. It is possible that the contract may wish to be extended in future to encompass the requirements of any shared service arrangement Fenland District Council may put in place with another authority.

Renewal: Option to extend in 2 plus 2 yearly increments. Once successfully embedded the council reserves the right to continue extensions via review periods taking into account market activity and value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025955-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
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
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Conrad Maskell
Contact Email
cmaskell@fenland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 13546222339

Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

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