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TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 11:46

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council (DCC) is seeking a contractor to provide efficient and effective funeral services as part of its legal duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This procurement process, following an open procedure, falls within the services category, specifically within funeral and related services (CPV code: 98370000). The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the relevant contract, valued at GBP 200,000, was awarded on 22 January 2025 to A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6 December 2024, with the contract's performance period starting on 1 February 2025 and lasting until 31 January 2028, with an option to extend annually for up to 2 additional years if needed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to engage in a reliable long-term contract with a local authority. It is especially suited for established businesses that can offer competitive pricing and consistent performance. The potential for extending the contract provides stability and potential for steady revenue. Any business with the capabilities to fulfil these service requirements would be well-placed to compete, contribute to the public sector, and enhance their market footprint by being associated with a trusted regional authority like Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

TD2122 - To source a suitable contractor to provide the efficient and effective service provision of funeral services

Notice Description

Derby City Council (DCC) has a legal duty under Section 46, Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to arrange a cremation or a burial for a person who has died within our area where no suitable funeral arrangements have been, or are being, made. If this request is not approved the Council will be in breach of it legal duty. There are no in house resources that are able to provide this contract and we would be in breach of our legal duty of we are unable to provide this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derby City Council (DCC) has a legal duty under Section 46, public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to arrange a cremation or a burial for a person who has died within our area where no suitable funeral arrangements have been, or are being, made. If this request is not approved the Council will be in breach of it legal duty. There are no in house resources that are able to provide this contract and we would be in breach of our legal duty of we are unable to provide this service.

Options: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for two (2) years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004512-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A.W.LYMN THE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE

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