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title: "WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System"
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# WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b820c4-0974-46c5-865e-c8911c08d7e1

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## Summary

Walsall Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "WP3640 - Cemetery and Crematorium Management System". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to replace the existing management software for cemetery and crematorium operations within the local authority. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2025. The location for this opportunity is West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the procurement method specified as an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in industry-specific software solutions. Companies that provide modern technological solutions in data management, online booking systems, and administrative software would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in public sector contracts or those familiar with bereavement services may find this opportunity especially relevant.

## Notice

Walsall Council's Bereavement Services Team are seeking to replace their existing cemetery and crematorium management software and standalone data sources with a more modern solution. The aims of this project are to increase back office efficiency, provide better core back office administration for burials and cremations including memorial, finance and statistics; provide an internet booking system for Funeral Directors The scope of the project covers all cemetery and crematorium sites owned or managed by Walsall Council, which currently numbers one (1) crematorium incorporating two (2) chapels and eight (8) cemeteries. Approximately 2000 burials and 2200 cremations take place annually. The Council currently uses a semi-bespoke software system "CAS" Cemetery and Crematorium Administration System) to manage the daily flow for the cemeteries and crematorium activities, and seeks to replace this with a modern alternative which is fully compatible with the Council's current IT Strategy. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b35704-de48-48be-84f3-74b50b04b374 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b35704-de48-48be-84f3-74b50b04b374

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b35704-de48-48be-84f3-74b50b04b374
  21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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