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title: "Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan"
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# Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b297ef6e-c5d5-480b-8a93-b78dee61f775

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## Summary

Warrington Borough Council has completed the tender process and awarded a contract for the "Provision of the Warrington Community Funeral Plan". This initiative, falling under the "Funeral and related services" industry category, aims to offer a dignified and cost-effective funeral service for residents of Warrington and beyond. Houghtons Funeral Directors Ltd has been selected as the supplier for the contract. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender concluding on 22 February 2024. The awarded contract period will span from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2029.

This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the funeral services sector. With a contract value of £5,844 and a long-term partnership lasting five years, SMEs can leverage this steady stream of work to ensure sustainable growth. Given that the plan is intended for a wide audience regardless of means, businesses focusing on providing affordable yet dignified services will find this particularly suitable. Additionally, the wide-reaching availability of this plan could further elevate the brand recognition and market presence of businesses involved.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council intends to facilitate a fixed cost funeral for its residents. The Warrington Community Funeral Plan will provide a dignified and reasonable cost alternative to what is currently offered in the marketplace .The Plan will be available to residents of the Borough and beyond, and to anyone who wants to purchase it regardless of means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4632a857-3636-409e-9aea-fda4cfa093e6 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,844 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,844 |
| 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 | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUGHTONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4632a857-3636-409e-9aea-fda4cfa093e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4632a857-3636-409e-9aea-fda4cfa093e6
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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