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title: "Bereavement Related Goods Framework"
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# Bereavement Related Goods Framework

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d4d6

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## Summary

The Trafford Council has completed the tender process for the "Bereavement Related Goods Framework" in the goods category, specifically for funeral supplies within the North West of England. The framework includes various lots like New Cremation Memorials, Statues, Benches, and Digital Services. The procurement method used was an open procedure with participation from multiple Greater Manchester Authorities. Key deadlines were on 22nd February 2024, and the successful awards were signed on 29th September 2023.

This public procurement opportunity for funeral-related goods presents a chance for businesses involved in memorial products, funeral services, and associated industries to compete for supplying items like cremation memorials, statues, benches, and more. Companies catering to the bereavement industry, especially those with experience in providing funeral supplies, could benefit from participating in this framework. Opportunities are available for businesses wanting to expand their presence in the funeral goods market within the North West of England.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of Bereavement Related Goods. The framework will be open to other public sector bodies within the North West of England including (but not exclusive to); Local Authorities, Educational Establishments, NHS and HSC Bodies (including Ambulance Services) and Central Government Departments and their Agencies. The following Greater Manchester Authorities (The Participants) are participating in the process; Oldham Council; Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council; Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council; Transport for Greater Manchester, Trafford Council; Wigan Council and Stockport Borough Housing. It will also be open to East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The products supplied will fall into the following Lots: Lot 1 New Cremation Memorials (Scattered Remains) Lot 2 New Cremation Memorials (Above Ground) Lot 3 New Statues, Benches & Planters Lot 4 Replacements Tablets/Renovation of Tablets Lot 5 Sundry Items Lot 6 Memorial Keepsakes Lot 7 Book of Remembrance Lot 8 Digital Music, Audio, Visual and Associated Services

### Lot Information

New Cremation Memorials (Scattered Remains)

New Cremation Memorials for Scattered Remains

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

New Cremation Memorials (Above Ground)

New Cremation Memorials for the Internment of Cremated Remains (Above Ground)

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

New Statues, Benches & Planters

New Statues, Benches (Non Tablet) and Planters for Memorial Gardens

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

Replacements Tablets/Renovation of Tablets

Replacement Tablets / Renovation of Tablets / Additional Tablet Inscriptions for Existing Memorials

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

Sundry Items

Sundry Items (including Standard Issue Caskets and Urns)

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

Memorial Keepsakes

Memorial Keepsakes

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

Book of Remembrance

Book of Remembrance

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

Digital Music, Audio, Visual and Associated Services

Digital Music, Audio, Visual and Associated Services

Renewal: 12 months x 2 (Extension)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005764-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL; BLACKPOOL COUNCIL; BOLTON COUNCIL; BURY COUNCIL; CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL; MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL; OLDHAM COUNCIL; ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SALFORD CITY COUNCIL; ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL; STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL; WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | CALLIGRAPHY; F G MARSHALL; F K ENGRAVING; FG MARSHALL; GEDENK BOMEN; GRANART; J RAWSON AND SONS; JC ATKINSON & SON; MRM STREET FURNITURE; ODLINGS LTD TA THE COLUMBARIA; ROCHDALE MEMORIAL SERVICE; SECURE HAVEN; TELEGROUP GROUP; VIEWTOUCH; VIVEDIA; WESLEY MEDIA (THE YABOO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005764-2024
- 8 Jun 2023 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016327-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/
- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/
- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
- https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/
- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
- https://www.bolton.gov.uk
- https://www.bury.gov.uk
- https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk
- https://www.salford.gov.uk
- https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/
- https://www.tameside.gov.uk/
- https://www.warrington.gov.uk
- https://www.wigan.gov.uk

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