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title: "Public Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5137ee3-27ba-4434-9739-635a754c885e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-19"
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# Public Funerals

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5137ee3-27ba-4434-9739-635a754c885e

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a contract titled "Public Funerals," which falls under the funeral and related services industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19th February 2018. The contract will be executed across three local councils: Stockport, Trafford, and Rochdale, covering the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract has an estimated value of £250,000 and is based on an open procurement method, ensuring fair access for all interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of delivering suitable funeral arrangements with strict compliance to public health regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Those looking to expand their operations in the local government sector should consider submitting a proposal, as the contract includes specific delivery expectations without allowances for alterations.

## Notice

Councils have a statutory duty, under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died, other than in hospital, when there is no next of kin, or persons willing to make suitable funeral arrangements. The purpose of this contract is to establish a set standard for funerals to be carried out as instructed by the authorities listed. It covers public health funerals where there are no known relatives or there is no one willing to come forward and undertake responsibility for the funeral. It sets out the expectations of service delivery and does not allow for amendments and additions other than those listed within the specification. This contract will be divided into LOTs to cover Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale Councils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55a4b66-b405-4d5b-9c3c-08dea5223c2c |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2018 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55a4b66-b405-4d5b-9c3c-08dea5223c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55a4b66-b405-4d5b-9c3c-08dea5223c2c
  19th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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