Award

Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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13 Feb 2025 at 16:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process titled "Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme," which falls under the industry category of "Funeral and related services" (CPV code: 98370000). The procurement covers services within the South East region of the United Kingdom and had an end date for the tender period on 20th December 2024. The contract's value is £171,000 GBP, and the contract period spans from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2029. This tender process was conducted using a closed procurement method, below the threshold, with the procurement stage currently marked as "Award." The award was officially made on 10th February 2025, and the awarded supplier is Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing funeral and related services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement until 2029, it offers a stable revenue stream and the possibility of establishing a lasting relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Southampton. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar tenders include those experienced in providing specialised funeral services, body collection, conveyance, and cremation or burial arrangements, ensuring compliance with the requirements of anatomical education and research programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme

Notice Description

This procurement is for carrying out the requirements for the Bequeathal Program. Donors formally consent to the use of their bodies for purposes of anatomical education, teaching, training and research, the Supplier is required to arrange the collection and conveyance of the donors. The donors are used for anatomical teaching purposes for approximately 3 years. After the 3 years, the Supplier is required to arrange the collection and cremation/burial of the donors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-153f207c-4bd7-474f-baf5-57ad286e7c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63fd299-f7c6-4a80-9404-b16e8ebf8b1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Closed - Below Threshold
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JONATHAN TERRY INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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