Award

National Assistance Funeral Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Aberdeen City Council involved a contract titled "National Assistance Funeral Services," aimed at providing funeral services for individuals in Aberdeen City who lack the means to pay. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 4th October 2021. The contract, with a value of £98,700, was awarded on 19th October 2021, with associated delivery locations specified as Aberdeen City.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly firms that are experienced in handling public assistance funerals under relevant legislation, such as the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. Companies well-suited for this contract could include established funeral directors and service providers with a robust operational capacity, enhancing their potential for growth by engaging in contracts with local authorities like Aberdeen City Council.

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Notice Title

National Assistance Funeral Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of National Assistance Funeral Services in Aberdeen City

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council wishes to appoint Funeral Directors to carry out public assistance funerals under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and the National Assistance Act 1948 or updated legislation as appropriate. The Service is required to ensure all persons living within the City of Aberdeen who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have respectful burial/cremation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430865
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
Large

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
£98,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Head of Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, Mr. Andrew Scott
Contact Email
andscott@aberdeencity.gov.uk, cpscontracts@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224523890, +44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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