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.
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
helen.danford@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website
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Closing: 10 January 2022, 2pm