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title: "616 - Community Funeral Service."
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# 616 - Community Funeral Service.

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02e5fe0f-b3f9-4fe7-b3a9-8b10343cd3f1

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## Summary

Wigan Council, under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Community Funeral Services within the Wigan Borough. The awarded contract, valued at £87,000 GBP, has been granted to Funeral Services Limited (trading as Co-op Funeralcare) and aims to ensure dignified funerals for individuals whose next of kin, relatives, or friends are unable to arrange their funeral. This procurement falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000) and was conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 9 January 2025, and the contract period is from 7 February 2025 to 6 February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral service industry, particularly those capable of delivering compassionate and respectful services in line with the Community Funeral Service's objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in funeral and related services would have been well-suited to compete. Winning such contracts can not only provide steady revenue streams but also enhance the visibility and reputation of the service providers within the local community.

## Notice

Wigan Council have a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984 to arrange a funeral for a person who passes away within the Wigan Borough and next of kin, relatives or friends are unable to arrange their loved one's funeral. The Community Funeral Service is designed to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and service delivery is rooted in a dignified manner, linking in with the person's family, friends and neighbours to provide a funeral which is in keeping with the person's wishes. Further details and associated documentation relating to this opportunity can be found on the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03544297-06c1-4915-a6b2-cb3e6889474a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (TRADING AS CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03544297-06c1-4915-a6b2-cb3e6889474a
- 5 Dec 2024 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2ef727-43c3-43e0-8c18-de407e25b652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03544297-06c1-4915-a6b2-cb3e6889474a
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c2ef727-43c3-43e0-8c18-de407e25b652
  5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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