Tender

593 - Community Death Service

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is currently in the tender stage for the "593 - Community Death Service" contract, which falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services. The procurement process is taking place in England, United Kingdom, and is classified under CPV code 98370000. The open procedure tender invites suppliers to submit their bids by 19th December 2024, with the contract period set to commence on 7th February 2025 and end on 6th February 2028. The total estimated contract value is £87,000. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure they meet the statutory duty requirements under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to manage the disposal of deceased persons in Wigan Borough who have no financial means for a funeral.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to collaborate with Wigan Council and contribute to the community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will benefit from a three-year contract, offering stable revenue and potential growth by enhancing their portfolio with a public sector engagement. Service providers with experience in managing and executing community death services and those capable of meeting the statutory and local regulations will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

593 - Community Death Service

Notice Description

Wigan Council has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the disposal of deceased persons, who die in Wigan Borough and where there is no financial means to arrange a funeral. Further information and associated tender documentation can be found on the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ba0e69-4712-4a3b-b729-ab0de748a5da
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
£87,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 3DS
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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