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27 Jan 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has concluded the procurement process for public health funeral services under the title "P-0299 - (TC431) Public Health Funeral services." This award notice, published on 4 June 2025, marks the completion stage of the procurement process, with Greater Manchester Funerals selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £920,000 and classified under funeral and related services in the CPV scheme, will commence on 1 July 2025 and conclude on 30 June 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, inviting VCSE organisations to participate, while specifically targeting service delivery within the United Kingdom. The initial tender notice for this contract was published on 27 January 2025, with a deadline for submission set for 10 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services and related industries. It provides a three-year contract with Manchester City Council, a reputable authority in the United Kingdom, potentially leading to long-term collaboration prospects for competent suppliers. Businesses with expertise in public health funerals and services conforming to VCSE suitability are particularly well-positioned to take advantage of this tender. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, encouraging suppliers to bring innovative and efficient service solutions to meet the council's needs in handling public health funerals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-0299 - (TC431) Public Health Funeral services

Notice Description

P-0299 - (TC431) Public Health Funeral services Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 10 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae9663ed-b0f6-40ca-a8b2-b51fc8ef4611
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301d0df3-8e1a-4f9e-8410-babfa6f003e5
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£920,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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