Tender

TO PROCURE A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2017 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is initiating a tender process to procure a contract for funeral director services, specifically to manage public funerals for individuals who have died in the Cheshire East area without available arrangements. The tender, which is classified under funeral services (CPV code 98371000), is currently active and will close on 4 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2017 and will extend until 30 April 2020, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring that various suppliers can submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compassionate and professional funeral arrangements. Companies capable of providing comprehensive funeral services, including transportation, ceremonial arrangements, and legal compliance, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could support business growth in the community by fulfilling essential public service needs.

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Notice Title

TO PROCURE A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council's Regulatory Services and Health (hereafter referred to as RS&H) has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died with the Cheshire East area and where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752aaca8-5360-4b0a-97f3-8b9a65337771
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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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