This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Tender

23 Jan 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, UK, which is seeking to establish a framework agreement for 'The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies'. This tender falls under the general public services category and is targeted at local authorities across Scotland, with a procurement method classified as open. The tender submission deadline is 26th February 2018, with important activities scheduled on that date, including the opening of bids. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £4 million over its duration, which includes two 12-month renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially those capable of providing comprehensive funeral and associated services, as well as suppliers of funeral products. Companies that can demonstrate strong operational capabilities in service delivery, alongside adherence to quality management and health and safety standards, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses interested in contributing to community benefits in line with Scottish Government's National Outcomes may find this opportunity particularly appealing, as such commitments are part of the evaluation criteria in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies

Notice Description

This framework agreement is intended to set up an agreement for the procurement of common funerals for those who do not have the means to pay for this service and also a range of funeral products.

Lot Information

Provision of Funeral and Associated Services

This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement by the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement)of an undertaking service for those who do not have the means to pay for this service. This includes all transport, hygienic preparation (not including embalming unless specified) and care of the deceased, attendance at a funeral, the provision of a suitable coffin and appropriate interior and exterior fittings, plus a suitable urn for cremated remains with appropriate liner and bag.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: See II.2.7

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Supply and Delivery of Funeral Products

This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement (by the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement) of the supply and delivery of funeral products such as above ground vaults, poly urns and plaques.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Options: See II.2.7

Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308016
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371120 - Cremation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scotland Excel
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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