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title: "A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS"
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# A CONTRACT WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR TO UNDERTAKE PUBLIC FUNERALS

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c98c8477-3388-4280-b251-3459e3b9c373

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of funeral services, titled "A Contract with a Funeral Director to Undertake Public Funerals". This service falls within the environmental services category and is based in the North West region of England. The open procurement method initiated the tender period, which concluded on 7 April 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £60,000, is set to run from 1 May 2017 to 30 April 2020. The procurement was established under the council's statutory duties related to public health.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services sector, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide flexible and compassionate services in line with public health requirements. Companies that possess the necessary resources and expertise to meet the statutory obligations associated with public funerals will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process can facilitate growth and enhance visibility within the local community for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings.

## 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 within the Cheshire East area and where there is no one prepared to make suitable funeral arrangements. The values given in this notice are estimations depending on the number of funerals per year conducted and take in to account the 12 month option to extend. Additional information: The values within this notice are estimated based upon the demand for this service and taking in to account the 12 month option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0e5d4a-1f3d-4b7f-8355-3842e1c09c8e |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAVIN PALIN FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0e5d4a-1f3d-4b7f-8355-3842e1c09c8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0e5d4a-1f3d-4b7f-8355-3842e1c09c8e
  16th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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