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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is conducting a tender process for the "Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service", aimed at providing high-quality bereavement services for its local communities in Renfrewshire, UK. The procurement stage at this time is complete, with the contract awarded on 27th June 2019. The initiative encourages funeral service providers to offer dignified and affordable packages that are below the national average cost for burials, specifically catering to the emotional and financial needs of families during bereavement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services at competitive prices. The successful suppliers include various local funeral directors who can offer personalised service packages. Companies with a focus on value, customer care, and local community engagement will be well-placed to compete in this tendering process as Renfrewshire Council continues to support its residents with dignified funeral service options.

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Notice Title

Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000579359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
11 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
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
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Caledonia Cremation

Fosters Funeral Directors

Funeral Services Limited T/A Co-op Funeralcare

Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors

beaton bros funeral directors

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR350081
    Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service - Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448172
    Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service - Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire.

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