Published date: 5 December 2024
This notice was replaced on 30 January 2025
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Awarded contract (published 30 January 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Funeral and related services - 98370000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£87,000
Procurement reference
WIGN001-DN754973-12731242
Published date
5 December 2024
Closing date
9 January 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
7 February 2025
Contract end date
6 February 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Wigan Council have a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984 to arrange a funeral for a person who passes away within the Wigan Borough and next of kin, relatives or friends are unable to arrange their loved one's funeral.
The Community Funeral Service is designed to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and service delivery is rooted in a dignified manner, linking in with the person's family, friends and neighbours to provide a funeral which is in keeping with the person's wishes.
Further details and associated documentation relating to this opportunity can be found on the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk).
About the buyer
Contact name
Vicki Calderbank
Address
PO Box 100
Wigan
WN1 3DS
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1942489404
Website
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