--- title: "Undertaking and Funeral Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-26" --- # Undertaking and Funeral Service Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488.json) ## Summary Fife Council is conducting a tender for the "Undertaking and Funeral Service," which addresses funeral services for individuals without means or responsible parties. This contract falls under the general public services category and aims to provide services across various locations in Fife. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 15th December 2017, and the award decision expected to follow immediately after. The procurement method utilized is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in funeral services, particularly for those equipped to manage such sensitive situations effectively. Companies with experience in public service contracts, particularly in the fields of social care or community support, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal after an initial duration of 360 days could further benefit businesses aiming for long-term partnerships with the local authority. ## Notice Service for Undertaking and Funerals for persons who die with no means or no one to take responsibility ### Lot Information Underatking and Funeral Services North Fife Undertaking and Funeral Services for persons who die without means and no one to take responsibility for their funeral costs Renewal: 3 periods of up to 12 month extensions available Undertaking and Funeral Services South Fife Undertaking and Funeral Services for persons who die without funds and no one to take responsibility for them Renewal: 3 periods of up to 12 month extension allowed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311805 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Dec 2008 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311805 - 14 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301240 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=4 16th November 2017 - TN1 Tender information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=5 16th November 2017 - TN2 Tender return Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=6 16th November 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=1 16th November 2017 - Map - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=2 16th November 2017 - Fife Council Terms & Conditions - Purchase of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV301240&idx=3 16th November 2017 - ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301240 Undertaking and Funeral Service - Service for Undertaking and Funerals for persons who die with no means or no one to take responsibility - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311805 Undertaking and Funeral Service - Service for Undertaking and Funerals for persons who die with no means or no one to take responsibility ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000516488 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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