--- title: "The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2018-07-03" --- # The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000528164.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Scotland Excel is currently in the Tender stage for the contract titled "The Provision of Funeral Services and Associated Supplies". Located in Paisley, UK, this initiative aims to establish a framework for the procurement of funeral services for individuals lacking the means to pay. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The tender period concludes on 5th March 2018, and the framework agreement is intended to cover service provision throughout Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services and related products, especially those capable of providing both logistical and material support, such as transport, coffins, and urns. Companies offering comprehensive funeral care, along with those equipped with robust community benefit initiatives, would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively. The established framework encourages collaboration with local authorities and other contracting bodies, aligning with community support objectives, further enhancing business growth potential within the sector. ## 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=JUL324389 | | 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 | 3 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 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 - 3 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324389 - 30 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308533 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308533 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=JUL324389 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-r6ebe6-0000528164 - 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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