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title: "20 085 - Contract for the provision of a funeral director who will undertake public health funerals."
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# 20 085 - Contract for the provision of a funeral director who will undertake public health funerals.

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a443f255-a7b1-49c8-a2c7-5f4fac132bfa

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "20 085 - Contract for the provision of a funeral director who will undertake public health funerals." This initiative falls under the funeral supplies industry and aims to provide necessary funeral arrangements as mandated by the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1 May 2021 and concluding on 30 April 2023. The tender period ended on 8 February 2021, and the estimated contract value is £65,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services sector looking to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in public health funerals and related services would be particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with the Cheshire East Borough Council, successful bidders can enhance their service offerings and establish long-term collaborations with a local authority, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council are looking to find a funeral director who will undertake public health funerals. 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. This procurement exercise will be conducted on Cheshire East Borough Councils electronic Contract and Tender Management System at the www.the-chest.org.uk. Organisations wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional required information through the Contract and Tender Management System. Expressions of interest must be by way of completion and return of the Request for Quotation(in accordance with the requirements set out in the RFQ) by the date and time specified. If you have any technical problems with The Contract and Tender Management System please contact the help-desk on: ProcontractSuppliers@proactis.com or 0330 005 0352. In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed documentation and submit this via the Chest at the link provided in this notice. The project reference on The Chest is DN496521. The values given in this notice are only estimations- the Council gives no guarantee or warranty or makes any representation as to the accuracy of any indicative values.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d03df02-d5c6-4914-aa18-a5e812751032 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH 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 | 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 | GAVIN PALIN FUNERAL SERVICES NANTWICH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d03df02-d5c6-4914-aa18-a5e812751032
- 5 Jan 2021 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c327d8f-5aaa-4f91-9664-0536b7a5d566

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d03df02-d5c6-4914-aa18-a5e812751032
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c327d8f-5aaa-4f91-9664-0536b7a5d566
  5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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