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title: "Body Removal Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Body Removal Service

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1045ab52-57a7-4561-8cc1-77861409f5df

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## Summary

The Warrington Borough Council is inviting tenders for a Body Removal Service, aimed at supporting Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire. This public procurement process is classified under funeral and related services and falls under the open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 7th August 2018. The contract, valued at £200,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2018 and will run until 31st August 2021, covering delivery across regions in Cheshire, including Chester, Macclesfield, Crewe, and Warrington.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and body removal operations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and capacity to fulfil the contract are encouraged to participate, ensuring they can meet the value-for-money expectations of the council amid ongoing budget constraints. Successful bidders will not only secure a multi-year contract but also play a crucial role in providing essential services within the community.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council (the "Council") 'hosts' Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire (the Coroner). The Council is a contracting authority and as such invites tenders from organisations that have the relevant experience and ability to demonstrate sufficient capacity for delivering a body removal service. This tender is being carried out to ensure that the service provides value for money, within an environment of continuing budgetary pressures, through a competitive process. The tender will also ensure that risks to the Coroner's service are mitigated through a robust contractual arrangement and that public procurement legislation is complied with. The tender is split into 4 Lots that cover the Cheshire. The Coroner required the following removal for the financial year 2017/2018:- Chester 380 Macclesfield 300 Crewe 500 Warrington 450 Additional information: Procurement for the establishment of a body removal service for Her Majesty's Coroner for Cheshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77aec2c-36d6-4ade-97e6-1a6c4825daa5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77aec2c-36d6-4ade-97e6-1a6c4825daa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d77aec2c-36d6-4ade-97e6-1a6c4825daa5
  6th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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