Provision of Affordable Funeral Services for Halton Residents
Halton Borough Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Affordable Funeral Services for Halton Residents
Awarded 02 Sep 2018
Awarded02 Sep 2018
Value£1,500,000.00
SupplierHoughtons Funeral Directors
AgencyHalton Borough Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 3y 2mo ago5y term
Awarded 2 Sept 2018Expired 1 Sept 2023
About
Halton Borough Council awarded a contract to Houghtons Funeral Directors for the provision of affordable funeral services to residents of Halton.
The system is available to all who normally reside in Halton, even if they die in hospitals outside the Borough, and is distinct from the 'public health' burial system.
The contract commits to a specified level of funeral service at a procured price, with a total value of AUD 1,500,000.
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