Scope
Reference
DN791724
Description
Warrington Borough Council are looking to appoint a contractor to deliver a 'Public Health Funeral' service for the Borough. This requirement relates to the provision of Public Health Funerals as required under Section 46 of the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984. Where somebody dies within the Borough and there is nobody willing or able to undertake the funeral, the duty falls upon the local authority. We require a fixed price service, for a period of 5 years, with 2 x 12 month optional extensions.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month optional extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD61 - Warrington
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 40%
Price 60%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
DN791724 Opporunity for Warrington Borough Council
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government