--- title: "Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-23" --- # Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020 Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a8c2c37-8311-42a0-9bfe-7f44498dc3ae.json) ## Summary The North Tyneside Council is seeking a qualified Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider for the "Provision of Funeral Services 2017-2020" contract, covering essential funeral arrangements for individuals lacking mental capacity or family support. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must express their interest by 6th July 2017 and submit their tender responses before 12:00 noon on 7th July 2017. The services will commence from 17th July 2017 and extend until 16th June 2020, with an expected contract value of £96,000. This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for growth for businesses experienced in funeral services, particularly those familiar with working alongside local authorities and handling statutory requirements. Enterprises that can manage both 'Contract Funerals' and 'Standard Cost Funerals' are especially well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract aims to support local providers while ensuring the delivery of compassionate and professional funeral care. ## Notice The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider. The Authority currently provides services via the Court of Protection (COP) Team for those service users who lack mental capacity to deal with their own finances and have no other person to act on their behalf. There are two types of scenarios where the Authority arranges Funerals and the Authority has a statutory requirement to arrange both these types of Funerals and ensure the deceased are cremated or buried whilst including any end of life wishes. The two types of Funerals are identified as A and B below:- A. 'Contract Funeral' These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives whom can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. B. 'Standard Cost Funeral' (or full cost funeral). These funerals are funded from the Assets of the Deceased; however, the invoice must be approved by the Authority prior to the Authority passing the invoice to the Deceased's bank for payment. Deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is:- Thursday 6th July 2017. Deadline for TENDER RESPONSES is BEFORE:- 12:00 noon on Friday 7th July 2017 Additional information: The Authority wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and professional Funeral Director or Funeral Service provider. The Authority currently provides services via the Court of Protection (COP) Team for those service users who lack mental capacity to deal with their own finances and have no other person to act on their behalf. There are two types of scenarios where the Authority arranges Funerals and the Authority has a statutory requirement to arrange both these types of Funerals and ensure the deceased are cremated or buried whilst including any end of life wishes. The two types of Funerals are identified as A and B below:- A. 'Contract Funeral' These funerals are funded by the Authority. The deceased have no financial assets and no relatives whom can fund/arrange a funeral on their behalf. B. 'Standard Cost Funeral' (or full cost funeral). These funerals are funded from the Assets of the Deceased; however, the invoice must be approved by the Authority prior to the Authority passing the invoice to the Deceased's bank for payment. Deadline for expressing an interest in this opportunity is:- Thursday 6th July 2017 Deadline for TENDER RESPONSES is BEFORE:- 12:00 noon on Friday 7th July 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d75aa0ef-3a5c-4e6f-a15a-bb339837a21d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000 | | 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2017 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d75aa0ef-3a5c-4e6f-a15a-bb339837a21d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d75aa0ef-3a5c-4e6f-a15a-bb339837a21d 23rd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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