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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Funeral Arrangement Services"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Funeral Arrangement Services

Buyer: NOE-CPC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72049d66-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Bolsover District Council and North East Derbyshire District Councils are currently in the awards stage of their procurement process for funeral arrangement services, officially titled "Invitation to Tender for the Funeral Arrangement Services". This public procurement process falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services and is set to begin on 1 February 2017, running for a two-year period, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions based on satisfactory service delivery. Interested suppliers had until 2 December 2016 to submit their tenders, and the contract was awarded to Wilkinson Bros. Location-wise, the service will be performed in Derbyshire, specifically in postal code area S44 5BL.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in funeral services and related offerings. Companies capable of undertaking funeral arrangements, particularly those familiar with the legal obligations outlined in the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984, are encouraged to engage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this opportunity, as the procurement specifically allows for SME participation. Businesses that can demonstrate their qualifications in providing compassionate and efficient funeral services would be well-positioned to compete successfully for future contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Bolsover District Council and North East Derbyshire District Councils have a legal duty to arrange funerals for deceased persons for whom there are no arrangements in place. The purpose of procuring this service is to enable the Authorities to have one point of contact to enable the process to operate more efficiently. Bolsover District Council and North East Derbyshire District Council are seeking tenders from suitably qualified companies capable of supplying funeral arrangement services under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act 1984 for instances when each Authority is required to arrange a funeral for persons who have no relatives or whose relatives are unable or unwilling to do so. The Contract awarded will run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 separate periods of 12 months subject to a satisfactory delivery of service. It is intended that the Contract will commence with effect from 1 February 2017. How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc and click the link to register - Enter your correct business and user details - Note: your username will be the email address you have entered - you will also then shortly receive an email confirmation. 2. Once registered access the site and from the Home page hover over 'Tenders' on the tool bar and select 'current tenders' from the drop down options 3. Express Interest in the tender you are interested in - Select 'Express Interest' within the Tender Details ( located at the bottom of the synopsis). On doing so, you will instantly have access to the Tender Management area for that tender. Any available documentation will be available via the various relevant tabs. You can access this area at any point by logging in, navigating to 'My Tenders' and selecting 'View Details'. 4. Responding to the tender - There will be a tab allocated to any tender stage (e.g. PQQ and/or ITT). Under the 'My Tender Return' area, you will be required to complete any mandatory questionnaires and upload any requested documentation. You can now use the 'Correspondence' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification (any clarifications will be found within the 'Clarifications' tab). - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your response. - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Return' button at the bottom of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the In-tend Support Desk. Alerts will be sent to your request email addresses when any correspondence, alterations or clarifications are issued. The standards and criteria are Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5ce3ce-3485-45bc-9c45-8b760d26f514 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOE-CPC |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S44 5BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILKINSON BROS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5ce3ce-3485-45bc-9c45-8b760d26f514
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c178b3d-94f4-41c3-b9cd-57156c4b6253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac5ce3ce-3485-45bc-9c45-8b760d26f514
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c178b3d-94f4-41c3-b9cd-57156c4b6253
  11th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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