--- title: "The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2018-01-25" --- # The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, UK, which is seeking to establish a framework agreement for 'The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies'. This tender falls under the general public services category and is targeted at local authorities across Scotland, with a procurement method classified as open. The tender submission deadline is 26th February 2018, with important activities scheduled on that date, including the opening of bids. The total estimated value of the framework agreement is £4 million over its duration, which includes two 12-month renewal options. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially those capable of providing comprehensive funeral and associated services, as well as suppliers of funeral products. Companies that can demonstrate strong operational capabilities in service delivery, alongside adherence to quality management and health and safety standards, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses interested in contributing to community benefits in line with Scottish Government's National Outcomes may find this opportunity particularly appealing, as such commitments are part of the evaluation criteria in this procurement process. ## Notice This framework agreement is intended to set up an agreement for the procurement of common funerals for those who do not have the means to pay for this service and also a range of funeral products. ### Lot Information Provision of Funeral and Associated Services This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement by the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement)of an undertaking service for those who do not have the means to pay for this service. This includes all transport, hygienic preparation (not including embalming unless specified) and care of the deceased, attendance at a funeral, the provision of a suitable coffin and appropriate interior and exterior fittings, plus a suitable urn for cremated remains with appropriate liner and bag.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Options: See II.2.7 Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods. Supply and Delivery of Funeral Products This framework agreement is intended to set up an arrangement for the procurement (by the contracting authorities entitled to purchase under the proposed framework agreement) of the supply and delivery of funeral products such as above ground vaults, poly urns and plaques.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information. Options: See II.2.7 Renewal: For an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for up to two further 12 month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308016 | | 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 | 25 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1AR | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## 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 - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371110 - Cemetery services - 98371120 - Cremation services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308016 - 23 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307673 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN307673 The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies - This framework agreement is intended to set up an agreement for the procurement of common funerals for those who do not have the means to pay for this service and also a range of funeral products. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN308016 The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies - This framework agreement is intended to set up an agreement for the procurement of common funerals for those who do not have the means to pay for this service and also a range of funeral products. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Local-authorities.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000525163 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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