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Funeral Director Services

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed an open tender process for the provision of Funeral Director Services within the education industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £170,000, was signed on 12th February 2025, and the main delivery location is Dundee, UK (Region UKM71). The procurement process followed an open procedure, with important dates including the initial tender period closing on 2nd August 2024, followed by the contract's award on the same day at 14:00. The contract has been awarded to Dignity Funerals Limited, and it will be carried out over an 1800-day contract period with potential 1 + 1-year renewals.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services to expand their portfolios through substantial contracts with institutions in the education sector, specifically for those capable of managing storage, delivery of cadavers, and providing high-quality funeral services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Dignity Funerals Limited, who meet the National Association of Funeral Directors' certification criteria and demonstrate professionalism, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, fostering growth through sustained service provision in a sensitive and crucial field.

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Notice Title

Funeral Director Services

Notice Description

The University of Dundee request to establish a contract for the provision of Funeral Director Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee request to establish a contract for the provision of Funeral Director Services. To manage storage and delivery of cadavers, thereby limiting final delivery timings and distress; whilst providing a respectful professional service provision by appointing a contractor who can demonstrate the highest quality service and attention to detail.

Renewal: 3 years, the 1 + 1 renewals/ extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771105
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523806
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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Five (5) years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.v.kerr@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382386810

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGNITY FUNERALS

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