Award

South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Package Framework

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

07 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the South Lanarkshire Council, which is seeking to establish a contract for the "South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Package Framework". This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically targeting bereavement services in Hamilton, Scotland (postcode ML3 0AA). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £4,800,000 meant to provide dignified and affordable funeral services. The tender commenced on 7th February 2020, and the contract was signed on 18th March 2020, with the potential for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses operating in the funeral services sector, particularly funeral directors who can demonstrate high standards of service and affordability. Companies like Co-op Funeralcare and Desmond Maguire Funeral Directors, who were awarded the contract, exemplify the type of large and small enterprises that can thrive under this framework. Participation in such tenders enables businesses to build credibility while providing essential community services, especially during sensitive times for families.

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Notice Title

South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Package Framework

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

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384145
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
Large, SME

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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20205 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peter.cannon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk, procurement_service@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CO-OP FUNERALCARE

DESMOND MAGUIRE FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376642
    South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Package Framework - 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384145
    South Lanarkshire Council Respectful Funeral Package Framework - 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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