Award

23 100 Public Funerals

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2024 at 15:00

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Borough Council has awarded a contract for 23 100 Public Funerals to Gavin Palin Funeral Services Nantwich. The contract is valued at £140,000 GBP and is active from 1st May 2024 to 30th April 2026. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 8th February 2024.

This public procurement contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral and related services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract, initiated by the Cheshire East Borough Council, aims to provide suitable funeral arrangements in accordance with regulatory standards, highlighting a focus on public health and community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

23 100 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. We are looking to procure the services of a supplier who can undertake public funerals in accordance with the specification. The period of the contract is 1st May 2024 - 30th April 2026 with 2 x 12 month options to extend. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Council electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk. Organisations will be invited to bid and will need to provide the additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN702917. The values given in this notice are only estimations and take into account the options to extend - the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d40f6445-75df-4cff-887a-647ee836606a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7bd88b-2efd-4308-bd73-0d54250e2d81
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
william.tyler@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAVIN PALIN FUNERAL SERVICES NANTWICH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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