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Public Health Funerals - Wirral Borough Council

WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2024 at 18:45

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jun 2024 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Tender

24 May 2024 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Borough Council (WBC) has completed the procurement process for providing Public Health Funerals, aligning with their statutory duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This contract involves arranging funeral services for deceased residents of the borough where no other arrangements have been made. The contract, awarded to Laurence Jones Funeral Directors, covers the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. The procurement followed an open procedure and sought bids until 13th June 2024. The contract is valued at £165,000, and the main category is ‘Funeral and related services’ under CPV classification 98370000. The services are to be provided within England, specifically in the Wirral area.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the funeral services sector. With a predictable yet varying annual demand, businesses that specialise in funeral and related services, particularly those with the capability and resources to handle both cremations and burials, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. By participating in such public procurement processes, these enterprises can secure a stable revenue stream while contributing to the community by ensuring dignified services for unclaimed deceased individuals. The comprehensive details and requirements are available on the Chest portal for interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Funerals - Wirral Borough Council

Notice Description

This opportunity is to enable Wirral Borough Council (WBC) to fulfil its statutory duty to provide Funeral Services for residents of the borough. This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984 which imposes a duty on the Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in the community, where it is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made. As it is not possible to predict the number of public health funerals in future years, the contract will require a set fee for the individual cremation and burials for the specified period and in accordance with the requirements set out in this document. Wirral Council dealt with approximately 57 public health funerals in the last financial year, however this number varies annually, and no assurances can be given with regard to the actual numbers of public health funerals in future years. However, it is expected that the subsequent funerals will predominantly conclude with cremation, rather than burial. WBC aligns this service with the requirements set out in the best practise guidance provided by central government. Please see link for further information Public health funerals: good practice guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Full details are provided in the associated tender documentation. Additional information: The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c4c396-d764-458f-a7b1-5abdec04b7e2
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
SME

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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 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
WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 2AB
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAURENCE JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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