Tender

Funeral Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Sep 2017 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Funeral Services". This tender falls under the services sector, specifically for funeral services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £88,000, using an open procurement method under the open procedure (below threshold). The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and run until 30th November 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate the capacity to provide comprehensive funeral arrangements. Competitors should be equipped to offer services such as body removal, preparation, and transport, as well as the provision of coffins and other related logistics. Businesses aiming to expand in the community-focused service sector will find this tender particularly relevant, as it supports essential funeral services for the local population.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

The service required is a full Funeral Service for Adults, Children, Babies, Stillborn and Foetal where liability falls to the Trust and will include the removal of the body to an appropriate facility, making of arrangements for a funeral service, preparation of the body and provision of the coffin. The service will also include the movement of the deceased between Trust hospital sites and other NHS / specialist sites when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fb2c-c4d4-448e-9a2e-7c8ddb158bb7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4RP
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Scotforth West
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

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