Award

Provision of Funeral Services

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2017 at 09:56

Award Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2017 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Provision of Funeral Services" is managed by The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, England. The contract pertains to the funeral and related services industry, specifically involving the collection and transportation of deceased patients and organs/tissue. The tender was published on 13 November 2017 and was active until the tender period ended on 24 November 2017. Following the award on 30 November 2017, the contract commenced on 1 December 2017 and is set to conclude on 8 December 2019, with an overall value of £20,000 under an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering transport and mortuary services. Eligible businesses can leverage this tender to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the healthcare sector, particularly those based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Companies with a strong background in logistical services, especially those focusing on sensitive operations surrounding deceased individuals, would be particularly well-suited to participate and compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Collection and transportation of deceased patients to Aintree University Hospital mortuary. Collection and transportation of organs/tissue to and from designated mortuary from the Walton Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc97fd26-05aa-4aef-b0cc-b79ce0df0e14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8838fe83-1b09-4336-965a-9406ab2c4e59
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 8 Dec 2019 2-3 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
THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Emma Williams
Contact Email
emma.williams2@thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KANE FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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