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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Provision of a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cbb24ed-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council issued an Invitation to Tender for a Framework Agreement to provide Funeral Arrangements, which is a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. This procurement process is classified under other community, social and personal services with a total contract value of £165,000. The tender was published on 12th October 2016, and the tender period closed on 14th November 2016. The contract commenced on 3rd January 2017 and is set to last until 28th November 2018, with the service delivery region specified as North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services and related support sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-equipped to provide compassionate and dignified services for bereaved families. Businesses with expertise in providing funeral arrangements in compliance with local authority regulations should consider competing for this contract, which could enhance their visibility and reputation within the community.

## Notice

Local Authorities have a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died within the area, only in those cases, where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. This invitation to tender is issued by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council to establish a framework for the Provision of Funeral Services, commencing 3rd January 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd186ab3-2690-4b6c-aa9a-4be6f5ae6f22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 16 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3UU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LTD T/A CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 May 2018 at 09:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd186ab3-2690-4b6c-aa9a-4be6f5ae6f22
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd186ab3-2690-4b6c-aa9a-4be6f5ae6f22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd186ab3-2690-4b6c-aa9a-4be6f5ae6f22
  12th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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