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Funerals, and the Collection, Storage and Transportation of the Deceased

TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2023 at 12:35

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27 Feb 2023 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for "Funerals, and the Collection, Storage and Transportation of the Deceased". The Trust is seeking a supplier to provide funeral services and transportation from Torbay Hospital. The contract, valued at £111,250, will last for 5 years with the possibility of extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for 29th March 2023.

This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for companies in the funeral services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses located in the South West region of the UK are well-placed to participate. The Trust's requirements and specifications are detailed in the tender documents, offering clear guidelines for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funerals, and the Collection, Storage and Transportation of the Deceased

Notice Description

Introduction to the procurement - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated organisation providing acute health care services, community health services and adult social care. The Authority runs Torbay Hospital, a number of community hospitals and health & wellbeing centres. - The Trust requires a Supplier to enter into a Contract for the Provision of Funerals, and the Collection, Transportation and Storage of the Deceased from Torbay Hospital (only). The Contract will be awarded for 5 years, with the option to extend for two 12-month periods. - The Trust co-ordinates and pays for Funeral arrangements for deceased: - Adult patients who have no relatives to pay the cost of the funeral, - Child patients - Babies, non-viable foetuses and still births. - The Trust also co-ordinates and pays for the transportation of: - Deceased babies out of area for post mortem examination. Currently this is to/from St. Michaels Hospital, Southwell St., Bristol BS2 8EG. - Organs (for research purposes) to other NHS Trusts. We have a current arrangement to transport fixed brains to the Neuropathology Department at Derriford Hospital, Derriford Rd, Plymouth PL6 8DH. - Full details of the Authority's requirements are set out in the Specification in Annex B2 of Section B. To access this opportunity follow this link, https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac42021-9485-42dc-9785-2e443108ac55
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£111,250 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2028 Over 5 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
TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7AN
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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