--- title: "Dundee City Council Respectful Funeral Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-12-21" --- # Dundee City Council Respectful Funeral Service Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council is planning to introduce a new Respectful Funeral Service aimed at providing affordable funeral options to residents in Dundee, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key details such as the deadline for expressions of interest set for 5 pm on 7 January 2019. Interested funeral directors are encouraged to register their interest by contacting Jennifer Heighton via email. The project aims to create partnerships with local funeral directors to offer services at costs below the national average for burials, thereby ensuring accessibility for the community. This tender presents a significant opportunity for funeral service providers and related businesses looking to expand their services. By collaborating with Dundee City Council, businesses can not only enhance their visibility through official endorsements but also tap into a community-focused initiative that promotes affordable funeral options. Companies that specialise in funeral services, particularly those interested in offering packages aligned with the Respectful Funeral Package concept, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice Dundee City Council (DCC) is seeking to introduce a new scheme with a number of Funeral Directors who are able to provide a Respectful Funeral Package to members of the public at a cost below the National Average for a Burial. This agreement will be available to residents of Dundee. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Dundee City Council (DCC) is seeking to introduce a new scheme with a number of Funeral Directors who are able to provide a Respectful Funeral Package to members of the public at a cost below the National Average for a Burial. This agreement will be available to residents of Dundee. Funeral Directors will be asked to submit pricing based on an agreed list of services detailed in the Respectful Funeral Package. In the first instance we would ask any interested Funeral Directors to register an interest by emailing Jennifer Heighton: jennifer.heighton@dundeecity.gov.uk Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on 07.01.19. DCC will then provide further instructions via email to all interested parties. This process will see DCC endorsing Funeral Directors who will deliver an affordable, Respectful Funeral Package. DCC will promote this service with and on behalf of participants of the scheme through the use of press releases, posters and other endorsement materials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340708 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1NZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340708 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC340708 Dundee City Council Respectful Funeral Service - Dundee City Council (DCC) is seeking to introduce a new scheme with a number of Funeral Directors who are able to provide a Respectful Funeral Package to members of the public at a cost below the National Average for a Burial. This agreement will be available to residents of Dundee. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=568605 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000568605.json.