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Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2024 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has completed the tender process and awarded a contract for the "Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan". This initiative, falling under the "Funeral and related services" industry category, aims to offer a dignified and cost-effective funeral service for residents of Warrington and beyond. Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd has been selected as the supplier for the contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender concluding on 22 February 2024. The awarded contract period will span from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2029.

This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services sector. With a contract value of £5,844 and a long-term partnership lasting five years, SMEs can leverage this steady stream of work to ensure sustainable growth. Given that the plan is intended for a wide audience regardless of means, businesses focusing on providing affordable yet dignified services will find this particularly suitable. Additionally, the wide-reaching availability of this plan could further elevate the brand recognition and market presence of businesses involved.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council intends to facilitate a fixed cost funeral for its residents. The Warrington Community Funeral Plan will provide a dignified and reasonable cost alternative to what is currently offered in the marketplace .The Plan will be available to residents of the Borough and beyond, and to anyone who wants to purchase it regardless of means.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b297ef6e-c5d5-480b-8a93-b78dee61f775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4632a857-3636-409e-9aea-fda4cfa093e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,844 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,844 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 1UH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOUGHTONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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