---
title: "Contract for Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039976"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2023-05-04"
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# Contract for Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039976

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has awarded a contract for the provision of funeral services to Sims and Jones Funeral Directors. The contract, with ID CCS/22/268, has a value of 0.01 GBP and was signed on 17th April 2023. The funeral services procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and the industry category of funeral services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the City & County of Swansea is the buying organization located in Swansea, UK.

This contract for funeral services presents an opportunity for funeral directors and related businesses to compete. The key dates to note are the tender period end date on 23rd February 2023, the bid validity period end date on 24th April 2023, and the bid opening date on 23rd February 2023. Businesses in the funeral and related services industry would be well-suited to take part in this tender process. The Council considers this contract suitable for consortia, providing an opportunity for collaboration.

## Notice

Under the Public Health (Control Of Disease) Act 1984 the Council has a statutory duty to dispose of human remains when there is no family, or the family are unwilling or unable to make arrangements. The contracted funeral service provides an economic means of fulfilling the Council's responsibility. The Council expects a contract funeral to be handled as professionally as a private funeral, and to that end items included in Annex 2: Price Schedule form part of this specification. Certain fees are fixed and will be the same for all submitting a tender. These include cremation fees and doctor's fees. There is no need to submit tendered prices for these items. The Council expects the successful funeral director to meet with the requirements of relevant legislation, in particular the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and such instructions as may be issued by the Institute Of Cemetery & Crematorium Management, Federation Of Burial & Cremation Authorities, Professional Trade Associations and the ICCM Charter For The Bereaved.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under the Public Health (Control Of Disease) Act 1984 the Council has a statutory duty to dispose of human remains when there is no family, or the family are unwilling or unable to make arrangements. The contracted funeral service provides an economic means of fulfilling the Council's responsibility. The Council expects a contract funeral to be handled as professionally as a private funeral, and to that end items included in Annex 2: Price Schedule form part of this specification. Certain fees are fixed and will be the same for all submitting a tender. These include cremation fees and doctor's fees. There is no need to submit tendered prices for these items. Additional information: The Council expects the successful funeral director to meet with the requirements of relevant legislation, in particular the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and such instructions as may be issued by the Institute Of Cemetery & Crematorium Management, Federation Of Burial & Cremation Authorities, Professional Trade Associations and the ICCM Charter For The Bereaved.

Renewal: (With The Option Of Extending Up To a Further 24 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012847-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Contract Period: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (With The Option Of Extending Up To a Further 24 months) |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMS AND JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012847-2023
- 20 Jan 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001908-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
- https://www.swansea.gov.uk/procurement

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