Cheshire East Borough Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Public Funeral Services Contract to Gavin Palin Funeral Services

Awarded 30 Apr 2017

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Awarded30 Apr 2017
Value£60,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 6y 6mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Apr 2017Expired 29 Apr 2020

Cheshire East Borough Council awarded a contract to Gavin Palin Funeral Services LTD for the provision of public funerals under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.

The statutory duty requires the council to arrange suitable funerals for individuals who have died within the Cheshire East area when no one else is prepared to make such arrangements.

The contract value is estimated at AUD 60,000, based on the anticipated number of funerals per year and includes a 12-month extension option.

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