Tender

Funeral Contract

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is currently inviting tenders for a Professional Funeral Service under the title "Funeral Contract." This procurement process is classified under the industry category of funeral supplies (CPV code 39296000). The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 1st July 2021. The contract will commence on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2024, with delivery requirements covering areas such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services and related sectors to expand their service offerings to the NHS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the services required. Companies specialising in funeral supplies and services will find this especially relevant, as it allows them to engage with a major public sector client and grow their business in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Funeral Contract

Notice Description

The Contractor is required to provide a Professional Funeral Service to Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust for Adults, Children, Babies, Stillborn and Fetal Cremation and Burials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75cce2e-8f0e-490d-b989-d36a0b2af143
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
Chris McNamara
Contact Email
chris.mcnamara@sthk.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1516765945

Buyer Location

Locality
L35 5DR
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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