Award

Funeral Services

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

25 Mar 2021 at 14:31

Award Notice
Planning

04 Jan 2021 at 14:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is procuring funeral services through a tender process identified as SP1705. This initiative is aimed at securing a supplier to provide funerals for deceased patients without next of kin and will include services for burials, cremations, and the transport of bodies between hospital sites in the North East of England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract duration of 12 months, commencing from 1 April 2021, and includes the option for up to four additional 12-month extensions. The deadline for expressions of interest was 12:00 noon on 18 January 2021, and the estimated contract value is £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive cases, such as burials and cremations of patients in a healthcare setting. Businesses that can deliver compassionate and professional services in the North East and have the capability to transport bodies without delay would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a supplier for the provision of Funeral Services for deceased patients within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral, this includes burials and cremations. the contract will also include funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of bodies between hospital sites, Royal Victoria Hospital Newcastle or form / to the Centre for Health in Newcastle if required. Contract duration 12 months (with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month periods) Closing date for Expressions of Interest 12:00 noon 18th January 2021. Additional information: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a supplier for the provision of Funeral Services for deceased patients within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral, this includes burials and cremations. the contract will also include funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of bodies between hospital sites, Royal Victoria Hospital Newcastle or form / to the Centre for Health in Newcastle if required. Contract duration 12 months (with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month periods) Closing date for Expressions of Interest 12:00 noon 18th January 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0d1ee1c-2656-4e45-b49c-342071f8b40a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6aedd9-229d-4354-9741-e2cb69758d40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Under Threshold Tender
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,294 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
24 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Henderson
Contact Email
kellyhenderson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0191 5692952

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

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