Tender

Funeral Service

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

15 Jul 2022 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is initiating a tender for a Funeral Service, aiming to procure essential funeral services within the East Midlands region of the UK. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for funeral services (98371000), has a tender period that closes on 15th August 2022. The contract is valued at £195,000 and will commence on 1st October 2022, lasting until 30th September 2027. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure that they submit their bids before the deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in funeral services and related offerings. Companies that demonstrate experience in providing dignified cremation and burial services while adhering to professional and respectful practices will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in working within healthcare settings or those that can ensure compliance with specific requirements related to sensitive funerals, including those for children, will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Funeral Service

Notice Description

1.2The Contractor will be required to conduct basic cremations and burials as instructed by the Trust. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum, and respect whether mourners are in attendance or not. All the arrangements for the funeral will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust. The Trust's Patient Registration Department or other nominated location is to be informed of such arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral. Where arrangements involve the funeral of a child, the Hospital Chaplaincy is to be contacted to establish if any pastoral support is being provided to those concerned. Except for NVF's (non-viable Foetus), unless otherwise directed, a minister of the appropriate religion shall attend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61665260-754f-4cb7-a8f0-084e66dc71b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb424dbe-cea0-40cc-a740-b279d60ea08c
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
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
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lynda.furness@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+441604523922

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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