Tender

Funeral Services - Community Hospitals

TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of funeral services at community hospitals. The project, titled "Funeral Services - Community Hospitals," falls under the industry category of Funeral Services (CPV: 98371000). The contract entails the collection, transportation, and storage of the deceased, specifically for patients with no surviving relatives to cover funeral costs, in the community hospitals located in Brixham, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, and Totnes. The tender process is currently active, with an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th August 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2024 and continue for five years, with an option for two additional twelve-month extensions. Businesses interested in participating must register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those specialising in transportation and storage of the deceased. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to apply. Companies with a capability in handling funeral arrangements efficiently and a readiness to provide continuous services over an extended contract period are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender not only provides recurring revenue through a stable governmental contract but also enhances the business's portfolio of public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services - Community Hospitals

Notice Description

The Trust requires a number of Suppliers to enter into a Contract for the Provision of Funerals, and the Collection, Transportation and Storage of the Deceased from Community Hospital (only). The Contract will be awarded for 5 years, with the option to extend for two 12-month periods. The Trust co-ordinates and pays for Funeral arrangements for deceased Adult patients who have no relatives to pay the cost of the funeral. The Community Hospitals involved in this tender are: 1 Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham TQ5 9HW 2 Dawlish Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish EX7 9QH 3 Newton Abbot Hospital, West Goulds Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 2TS 4 Totnes Hospital, Coronation Road, Totnes TQ9 5GH Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abb85483-4efd-4186-9b47-981bdde816a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4335d-c5dd-4d2b-b4d8-a15a04e695ad
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 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
TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7AN
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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