Award

Public Health Funerals

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for providing Public Health Funerals, under the legal framework of the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984. The service, catering to the locality of Warrington, UKD61, is a part of the open procurement method, focusing on funeral and related services. Knox & Son - 1875 has been appointed as the supplier, and the contract, valued at £175,000 (excluding taxes), will commence on 1 February 2026, running until 31 January 2031, with potential extensions until January 2033. The contract award was finalised on 19 November 2025, and the award signifies the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents growth potential for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those experienced in catering to governmental contracts. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on quality and competitive pricing are ideal candidates due to the procurement's award criteria, which weigh quality at 40% and price at 60%. Such contracts provide a stable revenue stream over several years, with a possibility of extension, thereby enhancing business sustainability and expansion opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Public Health Funerals

Notice Description

Warrington Brough Council have appointed a contractor to deliver a 'Public Health Funeral' service for the Borough. This requirement relates to the provision of Public Health Funerals as required under Section 46 of the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984. Where somebody dies within the Borough and there is nobody willing or able to undertake the funeral, the duty falls upon the local authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a16e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075264-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD61 Warrington

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOX & SON - 1875

Further Information

Notice Documents

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