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 00:00

Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for the provision of funeral services. The buying organisation, City & County of Swansea, located in Swansea, UKL18, issued this tender as an open procurement procedure. The tender, titled "Contract for Provision of Funeral Services," was awarded on 17th April 2023. The procurement process was completed on 4th May 2023. The tender falls under the main procurement category of services, with Sims and Jones Funeral Directors winning the contract. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and key dates included the contract signing on 17th April 2023.

This tender for funeral services in Swansea presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral industry to compete. Companies providing funeral services, especially SMEs, should consider participating in tenders of this nature. The City & County of Swansea expects the successful funeral director to comply with relevant legislation and high professional standards, as outlined in the tender specifications. The contract aims to fulfil the council's statutory duty to dispose of human remains under the Public Health (Control Of Disease) Act 1984, creating a niche for businesses specializing in funeral services.

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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.. 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-kuma6s-127836
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127836
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
17 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792636000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN424943
    Contract for Provision of Funeral Services - 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.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY436483
    Contract for Provision of Funeral Services - 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.

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