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title: "Concession Contract for the Provision of Bereavement Services"
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buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Concession Contract for the Provision of Bereavement Services

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6369097-2ffa-42a0-b548-a3181888cbb0

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## Summary

The North East Lincolnshire Council has initiated a tender for a Concession Contract for the Provision of Bereavement Services, aiming to enhance the accessibility and affordability of crematoria and cemetery services in Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th February 2018. The total estimated value of this opportunity is £34 million, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2018 and run until 30th June 2043. The procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing a wide range of providers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the funeral and related services industry, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to quality bereavement care and service delivery could find themselves well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with innovative service models that complement existing offerings may benefit from potential growth in this versatile sector.

## Notice

NELC is seeking a contractor to deliver its crematoria, cemeteries and related services as described in the Invitation to Tender. The aim is to provide a quality assured choice of accessible and affordable bereavement services for the area.To develop services that have the family of the bereaved at its core and provides affordable choices for the community. The scope includes current assets, services and the management of a crematoria in Grimsby and 3 cemeteries in North East Lincolnshire. There is also the potential to develop and grow existing and additional complimentary services. The contractual arrangement will be a concession contract, which will grant a Provider the right to operate the provision of Bereavement Services and collect revenue, in order to repay the financing and investments costs,maintain and operate the provision and make a margin of profit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6b1f64-0f90-4246-a1e8-03d00c2e2e33 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2043 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000,000 |
| 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 EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6b1f64-0f90-4246-a1e8-03d00c2e2e33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6b1f64-0f90-4246-a1e8-03d00c2e2e33
  8th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.yortender.co.uk
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