Planning

Future Opportunity - FHFT 2022 - Provision of Funeral Services to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2022 at 07:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "Future Opportunity - FHFT 2022 - Provision of Funeral Services" aimed at securing contractors for funeral services across Frimley, Wexham, and Heatherwood Hospitals. This tender falls under the funeral services category and is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period scheduled to start on 1 August 2022, lasting for two years with a potential one-year extension. Suppliers wishing to participate can access further details via the Bravo eTendering portal, with a future notice date set for 30 May 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those equipped to offer compassionate and professional care to patients without next of kin or in other sensitive circumstances. Companies that can effectively manage the logistical and emotional aspects of funeral arrangements will be well-positioned to compete for one or both lots available under this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those experienced in working with healthcare organisations, are encouraged to consider this opportunity to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Opportunity - FHFT 2022 - Provision of Funeral Services to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint contractor(s) to provide funeral services for the Trust including Frimley, Wexham and Heatherwood Hospitals as instructed by the Trust, supporting the Trust Mortuary Department and Patient Affairs Department. Funeral Service provision is required for patients: a) who have no next of kin; b) whose relatives cannot be traced; c) whose relatives cannot afford to pay or are unwilling to take responsibility; d) are babies under 24 weeks gestation; e) are still born babies and infants The Trust wishes the successful contractor to provide a highly professional, quality, compassionate, sensitive service for the deceased patients, ensuring that the final arrangements for them are provided in a dignified manner whether or not mourners are in attendance. The tender will be split in to 2 lots - Lot 1: Frimley Park Hospital and Lot 2: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital with suppliers having the opportunity to tender for one of both of the lots. The contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Further information including a detailed specification will be made available via our Bravo e-sourcing portal upon publication of the Contract Notice. Additional information: If you have any questions regarding the requirements feel free to get in contact via email. We intend to use the Bravo eTendering portal for this procurement exercise - If not already registered, suppliers can register on the Bravo portal via the link below. The tender documents will be made available on the portal following publication of the Contract Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f52c4d4-1573-4b21-adf4-69c8718d079e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823890e5-10d0-490b-84a0-e243f2644b42
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASCOT
Postcode
SL5 7GB
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Ascot & Sunninghill
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

Notice Documents

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