--- title: "National Assistance Funeral Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-20" --- # National Assistance Funeral Services Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015.json) ## Summary The recent procurement process led by Aberdeen City Council involved a contract titled "National Assistance Funeral Services," aimed at providing funeral services for individuals in Aberdeen City who lack the means to pay. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 4th October 2021. The contract, with a value of £98,700, was awarded on 19th October 2021, with associated delivery locations specified as Aberdeen City. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services sector, particularly firms that are experienced in handling public assistance funerals under relevant legislation, such as the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. Companies well-suited for this contract could include established funeral directors and service providers with a robust operational capacity, enhancing their potential for growth by engaging in contracts with local authorities like Aberdeen City Council. ## Notice Contract for the provision of National Assistance Funeral Services in Aberdeen City ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aberdeen City Council wishes to appoint Funeral Directors to carry out public assistance funerals under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 and the National Assistance Act 1948 or updated legislation as appropriate. The Service is required to ensure all persons living within the City of Aberdeen who have no means to pay and have no-one who adopts responsibility for them to have respectful burial/cremation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430865 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £98,700 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | George St/Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430865 - 3 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426417 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=1 3rd September 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=2 3rd September 2021 - Single Procurement Document (Scotland) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=3 3rd September 2021 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=4 3rd September 2021 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=5 3rd September 2021 - Appendix 3 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=6 3rd September 2021 - Terms & Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=7 3rd September 2021 - Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426417&idx=8 3rd September 2021 - Form of Agreement - Aberdeen City Supplier Incentive Scheme - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426417 National Assistance Funeral Services - Contract for the provision of National Assistance Funeral Services in Aberdeen City - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430865 National Assistance Funeral Services - Contract for the provision of National Assistance Funeral Services in Aberdeen City ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666015 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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