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title: "173 - Community Burial Services"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-27"
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# 173 - Community Burial Services

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debb331f-cee9-42cf-bc37-bf48711cdedd

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is seeking to procure community burial services through an open tender process titled "173 - Community Burial Services." This contract has an estimated value of £96,000 and is classified under the category of "Other community, social and personal services." The procurement process is currently active, with a tender period that will conclude on 17th November 2017, leading to a contract start date of 5th February 2018 and lasting until 4th February 2022. The services are to be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in expanding their services in the local government sector. Companies that specialise in community services, funeral care, or related support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to the needs of the local population while growing their business in a vital community sector.

## Notice

The Council has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the disposal of deceased persons, who die in the area of Wigan where no other arrangements have been made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1f2c-ce5b-44ff-81ba-d757f8634bbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 3DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2017 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1f2c-ce5b-44ff-81ba-d757f8634bbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2ab1f2c-ce5b-44ff-81ba-d757f8634bbe
  27th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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