Tender

Body Removal Service

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jul 2018 at 13:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Body Removal Service, aimed at supporting Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire. This public procurement process is classified under funeral and related services and falls under the open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 7th August 2018. The contract, valued at £200,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021, covering delivery across regions in Cheshire, including Chester, Macclesfield, Crewe, and Warrington.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and body removal operations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to fulfil the contract are encouraged to participate, ensuring they can meet the value-for-money expectations of the council amid ongoing budget constraints. Successful bidders will not only secure a multi-year contract but also play a crucial role in providing essential services within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Removal Service

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council (the "Council") 'hosts' Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire (the Coroner). The Council is a contracting authority and as such invites tenders from organisations that have the relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for delivering a body removal service. This tender is being carried out to ensure that the service provides value for money, within an environment of continuing budgetary pressures, through a competitive process. The tender will also ensure that risks to the Coroner's service are mitigated through a robust contractual arrangement and that public procurement legislation is complied with. The tender is split into 4 Lots that cover the Cheshire. The Coroner required the following removal for the financial year 2017/2018:- Chester 380 Macclesfield 300 Crewe 500 Warrington 450 Additional information: Procurement for the establishment of a body removal service for Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77aec2c-36d6-4ade-97e6-1a6c4825daa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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