Tender

Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts

ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Tender

01 May 2018 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking bids for the contract titled "Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts." This procurement falls under the funeral and related services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids open until 15th May 2018. The contract is intended to commence on 1st June 2018 and will run for a period of 12 months, with a contract value ranging from £25,000 to £35,000. This opportunity is being procured through an open procedure, which is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those with experience in transporting deceased bodies. Companies that are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Successfully securing this contract could enhance business growth for bidders by providing consistent work over the contract period and establishing a relationship with a key public sector client.

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Notice Title

Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts

Notice Description

St Helens and Knowsley teaching Hospital are looking to appoint a contractor that can transport deceased bodies from Southport Hospital Mortuary to Whiston Hospital Mortuary up to three times per week. This service will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1st June 2016. St Helens and Knowsley teaching Hospital wish to invite contractors that are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) to bid for this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4af925-9ab6-4a4c-af16-d2dc8269fc6e
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 (below threshold)
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 1-2 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
ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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