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title: "TO PROCURE A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
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# TO PROCURE A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1f43bf4-523a-4b5d-97b0-d813efa8f8f2

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council is initiating a tender process to procure a contract for funeral director services, specifically to manage public funerals for individuals who have died in the Cheshire East area without available arrangements. The tender, which is classified under funeral services (CPV code 98371000), is currently active and will close on 4 April 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2017 and will extend until 30 April 2020, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement method follows an open procedure, ensuring that various suppliers can submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer compassionate and professional funeral arrangements. Companies capable of providing comprehensive funeral services, including transportation, ceremonial arrangements, and legal compliance, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could support business growth in the community by fulfilling essential public service needs.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council's Regulatory Services and Health (hereafter referred to as RS&H) has a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died with the Cheshire East area and where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752aaca8-5360-4b0a-97f3-8b9a65337771 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2017 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752aaca8-5360-4b0a-97f3-8b9a65337771

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/752aaca8-5360-4b0a-97f3-8b9a65337771
  9th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bbc53b3-9e80-4711-a426-3aa0a83eecc8
  Specification
- https://www.The-Chest.org.uk
  E Tedering Portal

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