Published date: 7 February 2019

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: 8 March 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

WARRINGTONLIVE001-DN372748-76336871

Published date

7 February 2019

Closing date

8 March 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Warrington Borough Council intends to facilitate a fixed cost funeral for its residents. The Warrington Community Funeral Plan will provide a dignified and reasonable cost alternative to what is currently offered in the marketplace .The Plan will be available to residents of the Borough and beyond, and to anyone who wants to purchase it regardless of means. Contract period is for 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years (in 12 months increments)Closing date for Expressions of Interest in this opportunity is 12 noon Tuesday 5th March 2019. Closing date for tender submissions is 12 noon on Friday 8th March 2019. For further information please go to the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk


About the buyer

Contact name

Carole Robinson

Address

New Town House
Buttermarket Street
Warrington
WA1 2NH
England

Telephone

+44 1925442636

Email

crobinson1@warrington.gov.uk

Website

http://www.warrington.gov.uk/