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title: "Cambridge City Council - Low Cost Funeral Partner EOI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS"
published: "2019-06-03"
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# Cambridge City Council - Low Cost Funeral Partner EOI

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f954fd-3fc0-4a6a-aa41-521bb103e466

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Low Cost Funeral Partner, aimed at providing affordable funeral services and reducing funeral poverty. This initiative will require service providers to be based in Cambridge, specifically at Huntingdon Road, where office facilities will be provided at no cost. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 18th June 2019, and the procurement is classified under funeral and related services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in funeral services and related marketing. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing 24-hour services, training packages, and effective marketing strategies will be particularly well-suited for this contract. The partnership will also enable successful bidders to gain an established foothold in the Cambridge area, while contributing to community welfare by delivering essential services to those in need.

## Notice

Looking for a partner to provide a low cost funeral service with aim to reduce funeral poverty that will be branded as Cambridge City Council To include the following: * Onsite presence two days a week at Huntingdon Rd - office facilities provided at no cost * Provide a 24 hour service to include an out of hours call out between the hours of 5pm and 9am * Market the service to include: o Website presentation o Branding o Online marketing/advertising o Material for social media platforms o Press opportunities o Other media outlets. * Provide a separate 01223 phone number for mourners to call direct * Provide a full training package for the crematorium staff with the view of handing over the service in 3 years * Service to be offered by the partner via share of gross turnover via open book reporting * Offer two levels of service as articulated below

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e119f-75d4-4868-8c6d-e23a240190dc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 15:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e119f-75d4-4868-8c6d-e23a240190dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f06e119f-75d4-4868-8c6d-e23a240190dc
  3rd June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=92ba0fec-0e86-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

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