Award

WHHT - Adult Funeral Services

HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2021 at 13:26

Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 09:39

Planning

19 Oct 2020 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) has completed its tender process for Adult Funeral Services, which was awarded to J&S Funeral Service Ltd on 23rd February 2021. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure and involved a contract valued at £250,000 with a duration from 1st March 2021 to 29th February 2024. This contract is relevant to the healthcare services industry and applies to the localities within west Hertfordshire, with certain provisions extending to other regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The initial tender period concluded on 18th January 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering culturally sensitive and quality care. Companies that have a training framework for their staff and adhere to the Code of Practice of the National Association of Funeral Directors will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to engage in this procurement, which fosters a more diverse supply chain in public contracting.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Adult Funeral Services

Notice Description

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) invited tenders for funeral services. The tender was split into two lots - adult funeral services and child funeral services. Bidders were able to submit tenders for one lot only or for both. A contract was awarded for adult funeral services but not for child funeral services. The lot for adult funeral services applies to those funeral services where the deceased is 12 years of age or over. Full details of the Trust's requirements are available in the specification contained within the tender documentation. Core requirements include: - The contract(s) shall be performed generally in accordance with the Code of Practice of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD); - The contractor(s) will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the WHHT. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect for a diverse range of cultures whether or not mourners are in attendance; - Contractors' staff will be expected to have received training with respect to their specific duties and must use the appropriate dress code; - All funeral arrangements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust, patient and relatives. The WHHT's bereavement services or other nominated location is to be informed of any changes to agreed arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral; - Funeral directors shall use every endeavour to ensure that the client, and also the Trust, understand the range of services and care offered, the prices and also any known disbursements, being the fees which may be paid out on behalf of the Trust, to Ministers of Religion, Civil Celebrates, Cemetery or Crematorium fees, and suchlike; - The contractor(s) shall ensure that the appropriate certificates are issued and all other documentation (such as ensuring the correct identity of the deceased) has been completed before a funeral takes place; - The services shall be provided in accordance with the specification and, except in emergencies, the contractor(s) shall not deviate from the specification without the prior written consent of the Trust's Authorised Officer. Additional information: OJEU Ref: 2020/S 247-615624

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9ac527-bb67-4779-9856-3456cee8c858
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5677de4-4982-419a-a986-0760728d2340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J&S FUNERAL SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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