--- title: "Public Health Funerals - Wirral Borough Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-04" --- # Public Health Funerals - Wirral Borough Council Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48965046-55d4-4f98-bdab-3a08eb30dd6d.json) ## Summary Wirral Borough Council (WBC) has completed the procurement process for providing Public Health Funerals, aligning with their statutory duty under Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This contract involves arranging funeral services for deceased residents of the borough where no other arrangements have been made. The contract, awarded to Laurence Jones Funeral Directors, covers the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. The procurement followed an open procedure and sought bids until 13th June 2024. The contract is valued at £165,000, and the main category is ‘Funeral and related services’ under CPV classification 98370000. The services are to be provided within England, specifically in the Wirral area. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the funeral services sector. With a predictable yet varying annual demand, businesses that specialise in funeral and related services, particularly those with the capability and resources to handle both cremations and burials, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. By participating in such public procurement processes, these enterprises can secure a stable revenue stream while contributing to the community by ensuring dignified services for unclaimed deceased individuals. The comprehensive details and requirements are available on the Chest portal for interested businesses. ## Notice This opportunity is to enable Wirral Borough Council (WBC) to fulfil its statutory duty to provide Funeral Services for residents of the borough. This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984 which imposes a duty on the Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in the community, where it is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made. As it is not possible to predict the number of public health funerals in future years, the contract will require a set fee for the individual cremation and burials for the specified period and in accordance with the requirements set out in this document. Wirral Council dealt with approximately 57 public health funerals in the last financial year, however this number varies annually, and no assurances can be given with regard to the actual numbers of public health funerals in future years. However, it is expected that the subsequent funerals will predominantly conclude with cremation, rather than burial. WBC aligns this service with the requirements set out in the best practise guidance provided by central government. Please see link for further information Public health funerals: good practice guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Full details are provided in the associated tender documentation. Additional information: The tender documents and any additional information are accessible via The Chest portal, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ to participate in this exercise please register your interest in the opportunity. Should you have any questions relating to the tender document please raise them via the 'messages' section on the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c4c396-d764-458f-a7b1-5abdec04b7e2 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £165,000 | | 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRKENHEAD | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH41 2AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere | | Westminster constituency | Birkenhead | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LAURENCE JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2024 at 18:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c4c396-d764-458f-a7b1-5abdec04b7e2 - 6 Jun 2024 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f7a014-cac0-4148-b884-91eaf7c3974f - 24 May 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aea8e33-4e9d-4517-870a-fe5427f29fb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c4c396-d764-458f-a7b1-5abdec04b7e2 4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98f7a014-cac0-4148-b884-91eaf7c3974f 6th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aea8e33-4e9d-4517-870a-fe5427f29fb7 24th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wirral.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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