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title: "593 - Community Death Service"
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# 593 - Community Death Service

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edcf6c43-6c78-4005-9923-44b67f28f2c2

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## Summary

Wigan Council is currently in the tender stage for the "593 - Community Death Service" contract, which falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services. The procurement process is taking place in England, United Kingdom, and is classified under CPV code 98370000. The open procedure tender invites suppliers to submit their bids by 19th December 2024, with the contract period set to commence on 7th February 2025 and end on 6th February 2028. The total estimated contract value is £87,000. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure they meet the statutory duty requirements under section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to manage the disposal of deceased persons in Wigan Borough who have no financial means for a funeral.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to collaborate with Wigan Council and contribute to the community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Successful bidders will benefit from a three-year contract, offering stable revenue and potential growth by enhancing their portfolio with a public sector engagement. Service providers with experience in managing and executing community death services and those capable of meeting the statutory and local regulations will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Wigan 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 Wigan Borough and where there is no financial means to arrange a funeral. Further information and associated tender documentation can be found on the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ba0e69-4712-4a3b-b729-ab0de748a5da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ba0e69-4712-4a3b-b729-ab0de748a5da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ba0e69-4712-4a3b-b729-ab0de748a5da
  22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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