Published date: 24 May 2024
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Awarded contract (published 4 December 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Funeral and related services - 98370000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£100,000 to £170,000
Procurement reference
WIRLC001-DN724079-19276707
Published date
24 May 2024
Closing date
10 June 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2024
Contract end date
31 July 2026
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
This opportunity is to enable Wirral Borough Council (WBC) to fulfil its statutory duty to provide Funeral Services for residents of the borough.
This requirement is covered under Section 46 of the Public Health (control of disease) Act 1984 which imposes a duty on the Local Authority to make arrangements for the burial or cremation of any person who dies in the community, where it is satisfied that no other arrangements have been made or are being made.
As it is not possible to predict the number of public health funerals in future years, the contract will require a set fee for the individual cremation and burials for the specified period and in accordance with the requirements set out in this document.
Wirral Council dealt with approximately 57 public health funerals in the last financial year, however this number varies annually, and no assurances can be given with regard to the actual numbers of public health funerals in future years. However, it is expected that the subsequent funerals will predominantly conclude with cremation, rather than burial.
WBC aligns this service with the requirements set out in the best practise guidance provided by central government. Please see link for further information
Public health funerals: good practice guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Full details are provided in the associated tender documentation.
More information
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About the buyer
Contact name
Cheryl Cunliffe
Address
Mallory Building
2 Alice Kerr Square
Birkenhead
CH41 2AB
United Kingdom
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