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CA15001 - Tender for Baby Funeral Services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:57

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for baby funeral services, classified under the funeral services category (CPV code 98371000). Located in Ipswich, England, the buying organisation seeks services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and other regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, offering a three-year contractual period starting from 1st February 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. The initial tender period concluded on 13th December 2024, and the contract award, valued at £78,000, was made on 13th August 2025. The supplier selected is The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence and foster growth. Organisations with expertise in delivering sensitive and specialised funeral services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The procurement process, open and inclusive in nature, encourages competition and enables businesses to bid for meaningful contracts that span the United Kingdom and beyond, potentially reaching a wide array of clients and demographics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15001 - Tender for Baby Funeral Services

Notice Description

Tender for Baby Funeral Services for a period of three years with an option to extend for further 24 months. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15001. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15001 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bfb07a-6678-4f5f-8f81-a4accba8779a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP4 5PD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Bixley
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUNNABALL FAMILY FUNERAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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