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National Assistance Funerals

Tayside Procurement Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2018 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tayside Procurement Consortium, based in Dundee, is conducting an open procurement process for the "National Assistance Funerals" service, a critical service mandated under the National Assistance Act 1948. This tender is aimed at providing public health funerals for individuals lacking relatives to manage their funeral arrangements. Currently, the procurement is in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 August 2018. The contract is to be fulfilled within the Perth and Kinross area, divided into three geographical lots, with a total value of £134,000. The procurement process utilises an open procedure, facilitating competition among suppliers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for funeral service providers, especially those with a solid track record in public health funerals and the capacity to operate in the specified geographical areas. Businesses equipped to handle statutory funeral services and those able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the selection criteria are well-suited for this contract. The tender is structured to encourage competition, making it essential for businesses to showcase their capabilities and meet the necessary requirements to secure a place within the framework contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Assistance Funerals

Notice Description

It is a statutory duty under the provisions of the National Assistance Act 1948 that Public Health Funerals are arranged for individuals who have died and have no known relatives to arrange or pay for the funeral, or have relatives who are unable/unwilling to arrange the funeral.

Lot Information

Area: Perth, Carse of Gowrie, Dunkeld, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Kinloch Rannoch etc

An invitation to tender is extended to Funeral Directors who meet the 'Selection Criteria' mentioned in Section III and VI of this Notice to submit a tender for the Provision of Funeral Services under the National Assistance Act 1948. A Framework Contract will be established and will operate on a call-off basis and there will be no guaranteed volumes due to the nature of the Service. The top scoring bidders will receive a place on the Framework Contract Lot (possible maximum of 1 per Contract Lot). In this particular Framework, Contract Lots are split by geographical area. The successful Funeral Director must be able to meet the requirement covering the full geographical area of the Contract Lot.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months extension option.

Area: Crieff, Comrie, Auchterarder, Kinross/Balado, Bridge of Earn etc

An invitation to tender is extended to Funeral Directors who meet the 'Selection Criteria' mentioned in Section III and VI of this Notice to submit a tender for the Provision of Funeral Services under the National Assistance Act 1948. A Framework Contract will be established and will operate on a call-off basis and there will be no guaranteed volumes due to the nature of the Service. The top scoring bidders will receive a place on the Framework Contract Lot (possible maximum of 1 per Contract Lot). In this particular Framework, Contract Lots are split by geographical area. The successful Funeral Director must be able to meet the requirement covering the full geographical area of the Contract Lot.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months extension option.

Area: Blairgowrie, Cupar Angus etc

An invitation to tender is extended to Funeral Directors who meet the 'Selection Criteria' mentioned in Section III and VI of this Notice to submit a tender for the Provision of Funeral Services under the National Assistance Act 1948. A Framework Contract will be established and will operate on a call-off basis and there will be no guaranteed volumes due to the nature of the Service. The top scoring bidders will receive a place on the Framework Contract Lot (possible maximum of 1 per Contract Lot). In this particular Framework, Contract Lots are split by geographical area. The successful Funeral Director must be able to meet the requirement covering the full geographical area of the Contract Lot.

Renewal: 12 months plus 12 months extension option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549210
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP332349
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
July 2022

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tayside Procurement Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 3DZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Co-op Funeralcare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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