Tender

Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

05 Apr 2022 at 07:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the "Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses" project, which falls under the funeral and related services category. This open procurement process is currently active, with tender submissions due by 30 April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and will run until 31 May 2024. The delivery location for this service is in Northampton, East Midlands, and the estimated value of the contract is £50,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sensitive transportation services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector or funeral services. Companies that are SMEs may find this process particularly accessible, allowing them to contribute to an essential service that requires compassion and professionalism. Businesses that can ensure the dignified handling of sensitive cases will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses

Notice Description

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGH) are looking to identify a supplier for the Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses Project NGH. Foetal and neonatal autopsies are not performed at NGH but are instead transferred to the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford, where the autopsies are performed by a specialist paediatric pathologist. It is essential that the bodies are both collected and returned in a caring and sympathetic manner and that all possible steps are taken to preserve dignity. Certain essential requirements must be satisfied by the person to whom the contract is awarded: -

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f3a525-c320-45a3-a00f-06129d2d3312
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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