--- title: "Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2020-05-21" --- # Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the "Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service," aimed at delivering affordable bereavement services to the local community in Renfrewshire. The tender was initiated on 21 May 2020, with a submission deadline of 3 June 2020 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing various providers to submit bids for this essential service. Interested parties should note that all contractual activities are centred in Paisley, with the services provided directly to residents of the Renfrewshire area. This tender presents significant opportunities for funeral service providers looking to expand their market share within the local authority area. Businesses that can offer dignified and cost-effective funeral packages tailored to the emotional needs of families during bereavement would be well-suited to participate. The scheme aims to establish fixed-price services that are below the national average for burials, creating a competitive advantage for suppliers who meet the council's requirements and can effectively manage the associated financial pressures for clients. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386838 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 21 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386838 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386838&idx=1 21st May 2020 - Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386838&idx=2 21st May 2020 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386838&idx=3 21st May 2020 - Appendix 2 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386838 Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service - Renfrewshire Council is committed to providing a high standard of Bereavement Services to Renfrewshire communities and service users. The Council recognises the emotional and financial pressures placed on individuals and families during a time of bereavement and wishes to promote a fixed price, dignified and affordable funeral service which will be known as the Renfrewshire Council Respectful Funeral Service. This new scheme will be agreed 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 Renfrewshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621766 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=621766 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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