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title: "P0332_2023 - Mortality Services - AWARD"
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# P0332_2023 - Mortality Services - AWARD

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-719a85c0-9476-4eb9-a96c-71ce28f8c073

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "P0332_2023 - Mortality Services" has been completed by Birmingham City Council. This framework agreement covers funeral and related services, with a focus on various aspects such as memorial products, funeral provision, and monument masonry services. The contract, set to commence in January 2025, runs until December 2032, covering multiple lots with a mix of single and multi-provider awards. The open procedure allowed suppliers to submit bids until the deadline on 12 August 2024, and the framework was awarded on 28 November 2024. The industry category is funeral services, designated by CPV code 98370000 and 98371000. The primary location for delivery is Birmingham, serving the wider West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its framework structure and the inclusion of multiple lots for specialised services. Businesses with expertise in funeral director services, memorial production, and related inspections can particularly benefit, given the potential for collaboration across the eight distinct lots. The awarded suppliers include firms such as C. Bastock (Contracts) Ltd and Dignity Funerals Ltd, showcasing the scope for diverse business collaboration and growth in the funeral services industry. This procurement allows businesses to engage in a long-term partnership with Birmingham City Council, creating an avenue for sustained business growth and expansion within the local community and beyond.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mortality Services including: Memorial benches and products, Inspections and making safe of memorials, Collections of deceased persons, Provision of Funerals, Monument Masonry Services, and a funeral Director Services. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) for all lots except lot 5, which will be for up to 8 years. The Framework Agreement (lots 1-8) will be awarded to up to 14 suppliers, as follows: Lot 1 Up to 2 providers to ensure complete coverage for all the products included in this lot. Lot 2 Up to 4 providers to ensure complete coverage for all the products included in this lot. Lot 3 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 4 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 5 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 6 Up to 3 providers, one for each of lot a, b and c to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 7 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Lot 8 1 provider to ensure contract management efficiency Tenderers may bid for one, all or a number of lots but each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document. The contract will be for a period of four years commencing in December 2024. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of the procurement process. Potential providers must register on In-tend to be able to express an interest in this project. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of the In-tend system is free and all correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please email cps@birmingham.gov.uk. Your tender should be returned by Noon on 12 August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1977119-5c98-46c8-be4c-57749be18b96 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £877,916 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | C. BASTOCK (CONTRACTS; DIGNITY FUNERALS; GREENBRIDGE DESIGNS; MEMSAFE; SCRIBES PLUS; TREASURED MEMORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1977119-5c98-46c8-be4c-57749be18b96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1977119-5c98-46c8-be4c-57749be18b96
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

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