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title: "Framework for supply of Memorial Plaques and Niche Units for Durham County Council."
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# Framework for supply of Memorial Plaques and Niche Units for Durham County Council.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bfb104f-7fd9-4188-85b1-21c4d8d097a9

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Durham County Council, seeking to establish a framework for the supply of Memorial Plaques and Niche Units, classified under the funeral supplies industry. The tender, identified as DCC001-DN348768-44974983, was published on 19 June 2018 and is now complete, with a total value of £40,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 10 July 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence from 1 September 2018 and will continue until 31 August 2020, with delivery required in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in funeral supplies or related services. Businesses that manufacture or supply memorial products, such as plaques and niche units, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with Durham County Council may help these companies expand their market presence and foster growth through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

This framework is for supply of Memorial Plaques, Vase Blocks and Niche Units for Durham County Council. This will be broken down into two lots: Lot 1 Large, Small & Vase Block Plaques Lot 2 Niche Units inc Plaques

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215f940e-3854-4613-b4a9-8165629dfd0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | GRANART; MURRAY MEMORIALS; STEEL & STONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 12:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215f940e-3854-4613-b4a9-8165629dfd0c
- 19 Jun 2018 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215f940e-3854-4613-b4a9-8165629dfd0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215f940e-3854-4613-b4a9-8165629dfd0c
  19th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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