--- title: "Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-04-05" --- # Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors" as part of its responsibilities under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 21 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £40,000, and the service is classified under general public services. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with electronic submissions accepted from suppliers. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and compliance services related to public health and safety regulations, particularly those with experience in the burial and cremation sectors. Companies offering training solutions for funeral directors and authorities involved in the inspection regime are well-positioned to compete and grow their business through this contract, aligning their services with the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing regulatory standards in the funeral sector. ## Notice The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors. This inspection regime will also interact with a new licensing scheme for funeral directors, as part of the Scottish Government's wider regulation of the funeral sector under the 2016 Act. Renewal: The contract is expected to commence in early April 2022 and expire in late March 2024, with the option to extend by a further 24 months, at the sole discretion of the Scottish Government. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445265 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Apr 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445265 - 11 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443261 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR443261&idx=1 11th March 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443261 Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors - The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445265 Training for Inspectors of Burial, Cremation and Funeral Directors - The Burial and Cremation Team is progressing with implementation of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016 (the '2016 Act'). A key component of this is developing an inspection regime which will include burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686715 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000686715. 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