--- title: "PROVISION OF THE MANSFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-17" --- # PROVISION OF THE MANSFIELD FUNERAL SERVICE Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c361d704-0764-4148-8fce-20d2da468358.json) ## Summary The Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of The Mansfield Funeral Service, aiming to offer lower cost funerals in the Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood district areas. The procurement is under an open procedure with a contract value of £60,000 and a tender deadline on July 15, 2024. The contract period is set to start on August 2, 2024, with an initial 3-year term extendable for 2 additional years. The procurement is in the services category and the buying organisation is Nottinghamshire County Council located in Nottinghamshire, England. This tender for funeral services provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses interested in providing funeral director services. Businesses aiming to offer dignified and respectful funeral services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom should consider participating. The procurement method is open, allowing a fair chance for SMEs to compete, and the contract offers the potential for long-term business growth over the contract period. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council ("the Council") on behalf of Mansfield District Council is seeking competitive quotes for the provision of a Funeral initiative, providing lower cost funerals to families in the Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood district areas. Procurement of Funeral Director to deliver lower cost funeral services. Mansfield District Council wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide The Mansfield Funeral Service package under a concession arrangement for an initial period of 3 years with the option of the contract being extended for 2 x 1 year periods (1+1), at the Council's discretion. The purpose of the Mansfield Funeral Service Scheme is to facilitate access to a funeral package that offers best value for the citizens of Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood. This package is also designed to provide for a dignified and respectful funeral. The Mansfield Funeral Service scheme is only available at the time of death. It is not a pre-paid Funeral Plan. The take up of The Mansfield Funeral Service package will be new to Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood Districts however Nottingham Funerals, which serves the City of Nottingham carries out circa 600 funerals per annum. The Council gives no guarantee however regarding volume or take up of The Mansfield Funeral Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83df3e64-5799-43f1-bc32-0af3c896963f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2024 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83df3e64-5799-43f1-bc32-0af3c896963f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83df3e64-5799-43f1-bc32-0af3c896963f 17th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=8dc95a28-842c-ef11-812c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ProContract Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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