Award

616 - Community Funeral Service.

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 13:56

Award Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council, under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Community Funeral Services within the Wigan Borough. The awarded contract, valued at £87,000 GBP, has been granted to Funeral Services Limited (trading as Co-op Funeralcare) and aims to ensure dignified funerals for individuals whose next of kin, relatives, or friends are unable to arrange their funeral. This procurement falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000) and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 9 January 2025, and the contract period is from 7 February 2025 to 6 February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral service industry, particularly those capable of delivering compassionate and respectful services in line with the Community Funeral Service's objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in funeral and related services would have been well-suited to compete. Winning such contracts can not only provide steady revenue streams but also enhance the visibility and reputation of the service providers within the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

616 - Community Funeral Service.

Notice Description

Wigan Council have a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984 to arrange a funeral for a person who passes away within the Wigan Borough and next of kin, relatives or friends are unable to arrange their loved one's funeral. The Community Funeral Service is designed to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and service delivery is rooted in a dignified manner, linking in with the person's family, friends and neighbours to provide a funeral which is in keeping with the person's wishes. Further details and associated documentation relating to this opportunity can be found on the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02e5fe0f-b3f9-4fe7-b3a9-8b10343cd3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03544297-06c1-4915-a6b2-cb3e6889474a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 3DS
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (TRADING AS CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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