Published date: 5 July 2017

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: 28 July 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

  • Funeral services - 98371000

  • Services specific to international organisations and bodies - 98910000

Location of contract

B4 7WB

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

PQ0163

Published date

5 July 2017

Closing date

28 July 2017

Contract start date

1 September 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council wishes appoint one supplier for the provision of National and International genealogy services for the purpose of locating next of kin in order that the Council can comply with its statutory obligations under the Act. A single supplier model has been chosen to ensure the development of a strong working relationship with the Authority and to ensure a consistent and compassionate approach for all families in sourcing next of kin.

The Council will provide information to the chosen supplier regarding the deceased for the purpose of locating a relative to assist the council in arranging a funeral for the deceased. The supplier will pay a fee to the Council for this information. The Council invites suppliers to submit a bid relating to the amount of the fee that it will pay to the Council for the information. Contributions for leads in tender response should be a minimum of £200 per referral.

BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000.

If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the selection questionnaire. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the selection questionnaire no later than 12:00 hours (GMT) on 28th July 2017 using the Supplier Portal.

More information

Links

Additional text

If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal.

Delivery Notes

Birmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Gina Dimarco

Address

10 Woodcock Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7WB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 464 8000

Email

gina.dimarco@birmingham.gov.uk