Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
BCP Council, Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY
UK
Contact person: Strategic Procurement Team
Telephone: +44 01202128989
E-mail: procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK2
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f8c278d7-48c4-ee11-8127-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Opportunity - Bereavement Services
Reference number: DN709973
II.1.2) Main CPV code
98370000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council (BCP Council), are at an early stage in reviewing options for future Bereavement Services procurement opportunities and seeks input from the market via Early Market Engagement (EME) to develop the way forward in presenting and scoping future Bereavement Services procurement opportunities. This EME will also provide an opportunity for BCP Council to obtain insight into how potential contractors might approach the delivery of the service.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) has initiated a review of its bereavement services offer and is looking to market test the operating model for BCP Bereavement Care Services, by looking at potential future investment options and alternative operational delivery models.
The purpose of this engagement is to gather funeral services industry expertise, innovative solutions, and feedback. The results from this early market engagement process will form part of the information that is reviewed by BCP Cabinet later this year when the next steps in this process will be agreed.
Respondents interested in providing feedback must complete and return the questionnaire provided by 14:00 on Monday 11th March 2024 at the latest. Upon receiving and analysing supplier responses, we may schedule follow-up discussions to delve deeper into specific areas of interest or clarification.
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full Early Market Engagement (EME) documentation by visiting BCP Council’s Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion.
Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system.
If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/02/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/02/2024