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title: "Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium"
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# Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1d68793-5855-4433-a9d0-291f82b7e9fd

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of music and visual tributes for Norse Road crematorium." This contract, categorised under "Funeral and related services" (CPV: 98370000), involves providing services such as an online music library, visual tributes, a streaming service, and keepsake selections for funeral services. Located in MK42 9AP, this contract was awarded through a procurement method classified as "Other - Waiver." Key dates include the contract period starting from 3rd February 2025 and ending on 1st February 2028, with the award date being 10th January 2025.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Specifically, companies that specialise in digital services, multimedia, and memorialisation products will find this contract highly relevant. The project will likely bolster the selected firm's portfolio and establish a steady income stream across the contract period, enhancing its presence in community services and public sector engagements.

## Notice

Vivedia Ltd supply a number of services to Norse Road crematorium including:- * an online music library for bereaved families to select music from for funeral services, * visual tributes containing photographs, music and other images to personalise funerals, * a streaming service so that those that cant attend a funeral can log in and watch it live and * a keepsake selection where families can purchase copies of the funeral service and/or visual tributes to keep. All of these services are chargeable to families, bringing income in to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcf7944-f5d6-4cde-bef0-b8cda0b08b41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcf7944-f5d6-4cde-bef0-b8cda0b08b41
- 22 Jan 2025 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcf7944-f5d6-4cde-bef0-b8cda0b08b41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcf7944-f5d6-4cde-bef0-b8cda0b08b41
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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