Published date: 30 April 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 17 May 2021, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£150,000 to £250,000

Procurement reference

LPOOL001-DN534271-37492775

Published date

30 April 2021

Closing date

17 May 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 June 2021

Contract end date

31 May 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Provision of Funeral Services both Burial and Cremation on behalf of the Authority

This procurement is to fulfil a statutory duty under the remit of the Authority to provide Funeral Services for Liverpool residents over the age of 18.

This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984 which imposes a duty of the Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in the community, where it is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made.

Core Requirements

The successful supplier will be expected to deliver the following requirements as a minimum

• Availability - Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
• Discretion - Provide a discreet & Respectful Service
• Provide Suitably Experienced and Trained Staff
• Provide Suitable Vehicles- see Hearse minimum requirements below
• Provision of Coffins as per specification - see Coffin minimum requirements below
• Funeral Arrangements in conjunction with the Property Protection Team
• Family liaison

Full Details can be found in Appendix A Specification


About the buyer

Contact name

Cheryl Cunliffe

Address

4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
England

Telephone

+44 1512330592

Email

cheryl.cunliffe@liverpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpool.gov.uk