Scope
Description
The tender documents must be accessed via the OPEN eTendering system.
4 year sole supplier framework for the Funeral and Coronial Services
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Sole supplier framework, fixed pricing for the 4 year framework term.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be via the OPEN system
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 May 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 85% |
| Quality | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Price | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://open-uk.org
Technical specifications to be met
https://open-uk.org
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government