Tender

Provision of Funerals

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Funerals," a service within the local authority's responsibilities under the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984. This procurement, categorised under services, is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th February 2022 at 17:00 GMT. All interested parties must submit their tenders through the eTenderwales portal, and further details can be accessed via the provided communication links. The award decision for the contract is expected to be made by 8th March 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly Funeral Directors experienced in meeting the varied and sensitive needs of bereaved families. Companies that can demonstrate their ability to handle multiple scenarios—such as serving individuals with no known relatives or those unwilling to take responsibility for funeral arrangements—will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, providers who can align their services with the Community Benefits expected by the council will enhance their prospects for success.

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Notice Title

Provision of Funerals

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council invites tenders from suitably experienced and qualified Funeral Directors for the Provision of Funerals. The majority of the funerals to be provided are a result of the Councils responsibilities under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, however there may be additional funeral requirements that need fulfilling.Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, places a statutory duty on local authorities to make arrangements for funerals for those people who die or are found dead within the Authority's administrative area, where no other suitable arrangements have been or are being made. Examples include:A) Where the deceased has no estate, no known relatives, executor, close friends or anybody willing to take responsibility for the funeral arrangements;B) Where the deceased has an estate, but no relatives, executor, close friends or anybody else willing to take responsibility for the funeral arrangements;C) Where the deceased has relatives, but they refuse to take on responsibility for the funeral arrangementsPlease note that the above is not an exhaustive list of when funerals services will be required through the proposed contract.Full details of the funeral requirements can be found within the tender documentation.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117977 1. Register your company on the eTenderwales portal (this is only required once).Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukClick the "Click here to register" link.Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue".Enter your correct business and user details.Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete.You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure).2. Express an Interest in the tender.Login to the portal with the username/password.Click the "Open Access PQQs/ITTs" link (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier).Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content.Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page.This will move the PQQ/ITT into your "My PQQ/ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only).Click on the PQQ/ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box.3. Responding to the tender.You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting);You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification;Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT;There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8:00 - 18:00) on:email: E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.ukphone: +44 8003684850 / Fax: +44 2070800480NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115931Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:Please refer to the tender documentation for further information.(WA Ref:117977)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-117977
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=117977
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978292789

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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