--- title: "WDC - Book of Remembrance Calligraphy and associated services at Oakley Wood Crematorium." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2017-12-13" --- # WDC - Book of Remembrance Calligraphy and associated services at Oakley Wood Crematorium. Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3014128-6d11-4906-abb2-7b9f29099bf5.json) ## Summary Warwick District Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for calligraphy services related to the Book of Remembrance at Oakley Wood Crematorium. The tender, reference WDC - 5567, is open for providers operating in the cemetery services, cremation services, and writing agency sectors. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 8th January 2018. Suppliers should note that the contract is expected to commence from 22nd January 2018 and will run until 21st January 2022. The location for this opportunity is Warwickshire, West Midlands, UK. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in memorialisation services, such as calligraphy or personalised writing, to establish a contract with a local authority. SMEs with expertise in providing dignified memorial products and services, particularly those experienced in working with local councils, will find this procurement process well-suited to their offerings. Additionally, the open day event on 3rd January 2018 offers further engagement and networking possibilities for potential bidders. ## Notice Warwick District Council is looking to appoint a supplier to provide calligraphy services for its Book of Remembrance and also support the electronic Book of Remembrance. The Book of Remembrance at Oakley Wood provides a dignified memorial of quality and permanence and is displayed in the Chapel of Remembrance. The Remembrance Chapel is open every day of the year. Each day a page is turned, permitting inscriptions to be seen on the anniversary of the entry date. There is also touch screen electronic book of remembrance, permitting an image of the inscription to be seen on any day of the year. Inscriptions may be of two, five or eight lines and can incorporate coats-of-arms, regimental crests or floral emblems. Details of the Book of Remembrance are sent to the applicant for the cremation, approximately one week after the date of cremation. Relatives decide on which date the entry is to be made, this may be the date of death, a birthday or wedding anniversary. They may view the original inscription on that date each year or an image of the inscription on any other day. An open day event is being held, 10am - 3pm, Wednesday 3rd January 2018 to view the electronic book of remembrance. If you would like to attend, please send conformation through the correspondence on the portal by 12noon, Friday 22 December 2017. Upon confirmation, further information will be provided regarding the event. 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/0274e1f5-bf41-4f03-afc6-043af53c2271 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2022 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | WARWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV32 5HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Leamington Clarendon | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92312211 - Writing agency services - 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371120 - Cremation services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2017 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0274e1f5-bf41-4f03-afc6-043af53c2271 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0274e1f5-bf41-4f03-afc6-043af53c2271 13th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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