Tender

Funeral Services and Transportation of Bodies

THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

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Tender

12 Mar 2019 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is currently seeking competitive tenders for the provision of Funeral Services and Transportation of Bodies, set within the services industry. This procurement is in the open tender stage, with submissions accepted until 17 April 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2019 and run until 30 June 2022. The services are required to support deceased patients without relatives to cover the costs, and the delivery address is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in funeral services and related transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract may align with their capabilities. Firms equipped to handle sensitive arrangements, including coordination and provision of funeral services for individuals in vulnerable situations, will find this tender well suited to their strengths, enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Funeral Services and Transportation of Bodies

Notice Description

The Trust invites competitive tenders for the provision of a combined Funeral Services and Transportation of Bodies Contract. The Trust co-ordinates and pays for Funeral arrangements for deceased patients who have no relatives to pay the cost of the funeral, and for funerals of babies, non-viable foetuses and still births. The Trust requires the relevant Contractor in connection with the Trust to co-ordinate and provide the necessary services to facilitate the arrangements.All contact must be via this portal for project reference DN357767, not via the email address provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5caab78-e443-42ad-a83e-42ee37e92b3f
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 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
THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 0QP
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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