616 - Community Funeral Service.

Wigan Council
North West
Open procedure
7 February 2025 to 6 February 2028

Delivery of public health funeral services under Section 46 of the Public Health Act 1984. The service requires the respectful arrangement of funerals for individuals within the borough who have no next of kin or available support, ensuring all services are conducted in a dignified manner in accordance with the deceased's wishes.

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Awarded value: £87k; As published
Published: 5 December 2024
Awarded: 30 January 2025; Co-op Funeralcare
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 6 February 2028

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of professional funeral and bereavement services for local authorities to support public health funeral requirements.

Arrange a funeral for a person who passes away within the Wigan Borough where next of kin, relatives or friends are unable to arrange their loved one's funeral.
Provide a funeral with dignity and respect, linking with the person's family, friends and neighbours, and in keeping with the person's wishes.

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 36 months
Contract dates: 7 February 2025 to 6 February 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 98370000

Services in this contract

Public health and hospital funeral servicesMain service£148k typicalCommunity funeral service for people without anyone to arrange a funeral

Lifecycle

Published
5 December 2024
Contract awardedto Co-op Funeralcare
30 January 2025
Contract starts
7 February 2025
Contract ends
6 February 2028

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Wigan Council

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The supplier

Co-op Funeralcare

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3705/616-community-funeral-service
Buyer reference: WIGN001-DN754973-12731242
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-02e5fe0f-b3f9-4fe7-b3a9-8b10343cd3f1
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Wigan Council. 616 - Community Funeral Service. Contract award, 5 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3705/616-community-funeral-service (accessed 5 November 2026).