Tender

NH1812 Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of funeral services, including body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post-mortem analysis. This procurement concerns the CPV category of Funeral and Related Services, with the contract value set at GBP 210,000. The services are required across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period deadline on 1st April 2025 and the contract period from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funerals and associated services, providing a steady stream of work over a three-year period. Companies with expertise in logistics, body transport, and funeral services, particularly those capable of operating across multiple regions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Though not specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with the necessary resources and experience are encouraged to apply to potentially expand their market presence and ensure sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

NH1812 Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of funeral Services, body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post mortem Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6230edb5-d30d-4036-90cc-03bd8b04808a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746566cc-afc2-462c-9631-398cc9fc178c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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