Planning

Provision of Respectful Funeral Package

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Respectful Funeral Package". This service focuses on delivering high-standard Bereavement Services within the South Lanarkshire area, particularly aimed at supporting families during difficult times. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the council evaluating submissions to ensure the highest service standards are met. Important dates include a future notice expected on 8th January 2020. The total value of the contract is approximately £4.8 million. This process invites funeral directors to partner with the council for a term of two years, extendable by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for funeral service providers, especially those who can demonstrate a commitment to quality and affordability. Businesses specialising in bereavement services that understand the emotional and financial pressures faced by families would be particularly well-suited to participate. The procurement could benefit small to medium-sized enterprises that operate within the South Lanarkshire region and have a strong focus on social and environmental responsibilities, aligning with the Council's emphasis on best value practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Respectful Funeral Package

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working with our funeral director colleagues to provide a high standard of Bereavement Services to our communities and service users. The Council recognise the pressures both emotional and financial placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wish to promote a fixed price dignified and affordable funeral service which would be known as the South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. Applicants are invited to submit a fully completed agreement and to take particular cognisance of the high standards of service detailed in the specification. The successful Funeral Director/s whose returns are deemed to represent best value, with due regard for environmental and social benefits and taking cognisance of faith and other beliefs will have this service promoted by the council for a term of 2 years which may be extended by up to 24 months

Lot Information

Provision of Respectful Funeral Package - Hamilton Area

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working with our funeral director colleagues to provide a high standard of Bereavement Services to our communities and service users. The Council recognise the pressures both emotional and financial placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wish to promote a fixed price dignified and affordable funeral service which would be known as the South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. Applicants are invited to submit a fully completed agreement and to take particular cognisance of the high standards of service detailed in the specification. The successful Funeral Director/s whose returns are deemed to represent best value, with due regard for environmental and social benefits and taking cognisance of faith and other beliefs will have this service promoted by the council for a term of 2 years which may be extended by up to 24 months

Provision of Respectful Funeral Package - North Area

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working with our funeral director colleagues to provide a high standard of Bereavement Services to our communities and service users. The Council recognise the pressures both emotional and financial placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wish to promote a fixed price dignified and affordable funeral service which would be known as the South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. Applicants are invited to submit a fully completed agreement and to take particular cognisance of the high standards of service detailed in the specification. The successful Funeral Director/s whose returns are deemed to represent best value, with due regard for environmental and social benefits and taking cognisance of faith and other beliefs will have this service promoted by the council for a term of 2 years which may be extended by up to 24 months

Provision of Respectful Funeral Package - South Area

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working with our funeral director colleagues to provide a high standard of Bereavement Services to our communities and service users. The Council recognise the pressures both emotional and financial placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wish to promote a fixed price dignified and affordable funeral service which would be known as the South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. Applicants are invited to submit a fully completed agreement and to take particular cognisance of the high standards of service detailed in the specification. The successful Funeral Director/s whose returns are deemed to represent best value, with due regard for environmental and social benefits and taking cognisance of faith and other beliefs will have this service promoted by the council for a term of 2 years which may be extended by up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000605645
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373308
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - 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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2020Expired
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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV373308
    Provision of Respectful Funeral Package - South Lanarkshire Council is committed to working with our funeral director colleagues to provide a high standard of Bereavement Services to our communities and service users. The Council recognise the pressures both emotional and financial placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wish to promote a fixed price dignified and affordable funeral service which would be known as the South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. Applicants are invited to submit a fully completed agreement and to take particular cognisance of the high standards of service detailed in the specification. The successful Funeral Director/s whose returns are deemed to represent best value, with due regard for environmental and social benefits and taking cognisance of faith and other beliefs will have this service promoted by the council for a term of 2 years which may be extended by up to 24 months

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