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Funeral Services of bodies bequeathed for the purpose of anatomical education and training

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

26 May 2020 at 08:06

Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2020 at 10:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking bids for the provision of Funeral Director Services for bodies bequeathed for anatomical education and training. This tender is classified under the category of funeral and related services and has a contract value of £260,000. The procurement process follows an open method, and it is currently in the award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2020 and will extend until 30 April 2024. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their tenders through the University's e-tendering system by the deadline of 16 March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The services will primarily be required in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those with experience in handling anatomical donations and related logistics. Companies that can offer dignified removal, transportation, and funeral services are well-positioned to apply, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the requirements for the contract. Suppliers looking to expand their service offerings into educational sectors, such as collaborations with medical institutions, should consider this opportunity to enhance their market presence and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services of bodies bequeathed for the purpose of anatomical education and training

Notice Description

The Academic Unit of Medical Education at the University of Sheffield is a leading centre for Medical Education. Our curriculum is innovative and highly regarded, developing our students to achieve their potential. The Academic Unit of Medical Education includes the Clinical Skills Centre, Medical Teaching Unit (Anatomy) and the Academic Unit of Primary Medical Care. The University of Sheffield is one of a number of establishments which accept whole body donations after death. The majority of donors we accept are from the local area and are collected from hospitals, other funeral directors, mortuaries, care homes, nursing homes and private houses. A donated body can be used for a number of purposes, which may include:- 1) Anatomical examination - teaching students or healthcare professionals about the structure and function of the human body 2) Education and training - training healthcare professionals on surgical techniques The University of Sheffield wishes to award a contract for the provision of Funeral Director Services for bodies bequeathed for the purpose of anatomical education and training. This tender invites expressions of interest in the main aspects of the service that we wish to purchase for suitably dignified disposal of donor bodies. The required service has two essential elements:- 1) Removal and transportation of the deceased to the successful tenderer's premises where it is stored, with onward transportation to the University of Sheffield's Medical Teaching Unit (MTU) at a later date 2) Funerals for people who have donated their bodies to the University of Sheffield's Medical Teaching Unit (MTU) This is an EU open exercise. The IT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend system. This can be accessed at https://in-tend.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 16th March at 12 noon (UK time) OJEU contract notice - 2020/S 034-081734 Additional information: All tender documents are available at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56da6a1c-ccff-479c-abf0-8c3af983e1bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de27361-4771-4151-b19d-90100959da12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2024 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WM SIMPSON AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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