Published date: 21 June 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.
Contract summary
Industry
Funeral and related services - 98370000
Funeral services - 98371000
Location of contract
UB8 1UW
Value of contract
£440,000
Procurement reference
tender_277642/972146
Published date
21 June 2021
Closing date
21 July 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
18 October 2021
Contract end date
17 October 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The London of Hillingdon is seeking a single supplier to provide a funeral service on behalf of the London Borough of Hillingdon.
The Funerals fall into two main categories: contract or community. LB Hillingdon will provide contract funerals where there are insufficient funds in the client's estate to pay for the funeral costs. Community funerals will be provided where the estate can not afford the cost of a funeral befitting the deceased and in consultation with the LB Hillingdon.
Funeral directors must be aware that the London Borough of Hillingdon has a diverse group of clients in age and belief, whose wishes must be respected at all times.
Suppliers will be required to be members or affiliated of a professional body such as The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) or similar and shall agree to follow and abide by the code of practice. Documentation of proof of membership of a professional body will be required and should be maintained throughout the length of the contract.
The initial contract term will be for three years with the option to extend for a further two years.
The supplier is required to provide funeral arrangement service where requested by the LB Hillingdon and should overall aim to:
a) Provide a respectful funeral service for both contract and community funerals taking into account the deceased person's age, religious or social beliefs as advised.
b) Supply a minister of religion, interdenominational preacher or other speaker as requested;
c) Adhere to current legislation regarding the disposal of remains and to show environmentally friendly policies;
d) Act professional at all times;
e) Maintain confidentiality at all times and
f) To ensure that all practices and materials used/supplied conform to both LBH's guidelines and those of their represented body (NAFD or SAIF) and those required by legislation
The full service requirements can be found within the tender pack, via the tender portal, www.capitalesourcing.com
More information
Additional text
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The London Borough of Hillingdon is inviting all interested organisations to tender through the Council's nominated electronic tendering portal, www.capitalesourcing.com Please register on the above portal where the tender documents for this project can be downloaded.
About the buyer
Contact name
Allison Mayo
Address
London Borough of Hillingdon, Civic Centre
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
England
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