Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Wakefield One,Burton Street
WAKEFIELD
WF12EB
Contact
Adam Blenkinsop
adamblenkinsop@wakefield.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7824864570
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Wakefield Council Bereavement Services Admin system
Reference number
RFS24-061
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Wakefield Council is considering procurement options for Bereavement Services software. The purpose of this market consultation is to ascertain the interest of any qualified providers and to understand what services are available in the current market. Completion of the questionnaire and any involvement in the market engagement exercise does not confer any right or expectation that a supplier will be selected for any contract should a procurement exercise be undertaken.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Main site or place of performance
A Market Engagement questionnaire is available to view and complete on the Mercell YORtender site https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK, reference number: 88193. The Market Engagement will close on 21/06/2024 at 17:00
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Wakefield Council are looking to procure a solution for managing all burials and cremations, covering bookings, maintenance of Registers, but also a system that will manage and record the Memorial health & Safety inspections.
This engagement will allow for providers to demonstrate and advise Wakefield Council as to what services are available in the current market.
We would like to understand the current market to help us make procurement decisions which enable us to make full use of the solution. Being able to evolve and adapt our systems in line with innovative technology developments, will help us continue to improve our service to our users and improve their customer journey.
two.2.14) Additional information
Wakefield Council operate 2 Crematoria, at Wakefield and Pontefract, and run and maintain 19 Cemeteries across the district. The Council's Bereavement Services currently undertake around 3500 cremations and 850 burials (both full burials and cremated remains interments) per annum. As part of this role the Council operates an electronic system for the booking of cremations and burials, including an online booking system for Funeral Directors, and has a legal obligation to maintain electronic burial and cremation Registers. Memorials sales are also undertaken and Bereavement Services is also responsible for the inspection, testing and recording of all memorials contained within their cemeteries and ensuring that they are all maintained in a safe condition.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes