Published date: 22 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 25 November 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 25 November 2024)

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

England

Value of contract

£87,000

Procurement reference

WIGN001-DN752320-10104187

Published date

22 November 2024

Closing date

19 December 2024

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 has a statutory duty under the provisions of Section 46 of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 to undertake the disposal of deceased persons, who die in Wigan Borough and where there is no financial means to arrange a funeral.

Further information and associated tender documentation 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

Email

V.Calderbank@wigan.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wigan.gov.uk/