Scope
Description
Warrington Brough Council have appointed 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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
9 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
If extended price acceptable and both parties agree to each extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
Contract locations
- UKD61 - Warrington
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Knox & Son - 1875
Orford Road
Warrington
WA1 3TD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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