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Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors" as part of its responsibilities under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 21 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £40,000, and the service is classified under general public services. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted from suppliers.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and compliance services related to public health and safety regulations, particularly those with experience in the burial and cremation sectors. Companies offering training solutions for funeral directors and authorities involved in the inspection regime are well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this contract, aligning their services with the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing regulatory standards in the funeral sector.

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Notice Title

Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors

Notice Description

The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors. This inspection regime will also interact with a new licensing scheme for funeral directors, as part of the Scottish Government's wider regulation of the funeral sector under the 2016 Act.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence in early April 2022 and expire in late March 2024, with the option to extend by a further 24 months, at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445265
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Gillian Achurch
Contact Email
colin.bell4@gov.scot, gillian.achurch@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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