Planning

Dundee City Council Respectful Funeral Service

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Dec 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is planning to introduce a new Respectful Funeral Service aimed at providing affordable funeral options to residents in Dundee, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key details such as the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5 pm on 7 January 2019. Interested funeral directors are encouraged to register their interest by contacting Jennifer Heighton via email. The project aims to create partnerships with local funeral directors to offer services at costs below the national average for burials, thereby ensuring accessibility for the community.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for funeral service providers and related businesses looking to expand their services. By collaborating with Dundee City Council, businesses can not only enhance their visibility through official endorsements but also tap into a community-focused initiative that promotes affordable funeral options. Companies that specialise in funeral services, particularly those interested in offering packages aligned with the Respectful Funeral Package concept, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dundee City Council Respectful Funeral Service

Notice Description

Dundee City Council (DCC) is seeking to introduce a new scheme with a number of Funeral Directors who are able to provide a Respectful Funeral Package to members of the public at a cost below the National Average for a Burial. This agreement will be available to residents of Dundee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dundee City Council (DCC) is seeking to introduce a new scheme with a number of Funeral Directors who are able to provide a Respectful Funeral Package to members of the public at a cost below the National Average for a Burial. This agreement will be available to residents of Dundee. Funeral Directors will be asked to submit pricing based on an agreed list of services detailed in the Respectful Funeral Package. In the first instance we would ask any interested Funeral Directors to register an interest by emailing Jennifer Heighton: jennifer.heighton@dundeecity.gov.uk Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on 07.01.19. DCC will then provide further instructions via email to all interested parties. This process will see DCC endorsing Funeral Directors who will deliver an affordable, Respectful Funeral Package. DCC will promote this service with and on behalf of participants of the scheme through the use of press releases, posters and other endorsement materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340708
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Heighton
Contact Email
jennifer.heighton@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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