Published date: 15 December 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 10 January 2022, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

WILTS001-DN587364-07366463

Published date

15 December 2021

Closing date

10 January 2022

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Not applicable

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Public Health funerals are required to be arranged by the Local Authority, which must make funeral arrangements for people who die or are found dead in their area where no other arrangements are being made. The arrangements will be simple but dignified with due respect being given to the deceased.

The Council receive 30-40 referrals via the coroner care homes and hospitals annually. In many instances officers will trace a relative who will take responsibility for arranging a funeral. The remaining referrals process to a public funeral.


About the buyer

Contact name

Helen Danford

Address

Wiltshire Council
County Hall, Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1225713267

Email

helen.danford@wiltshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/