Award

Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals." This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as hospital support services (CPV Code: 85112000). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2016 to 31st July 2018, and an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the geographical location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Bidders should note that the tender was closed on 2nd November 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sensitive service provision, particularly those that can cater to funeral arrangements for individuals without next of kin or those where relatives cannot be traced or are unable to afford the services. Companies that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) may find this contract especially fitting, as the Trust seeks a contractor that can deliver high-quality and compassionate services. The potential contractor should be prepared for variable service demand, as the requirement for funeral services fluctuates annually.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals

Notice Description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide funeral services for Wexham Park Hospital, to include deceased from Heatherwood Hospital, as instructed by the Trust, supporting the Trust Mortuary Department and Patient Affairs Department. Funeral Service provision is required for patients who die but: a) have no next of kin; b) relatives cannot be traced; c) relatives cannot afford to pay or are unwilling to take responsibility; d) are babies under 24 weeks gestation The Trust wishes the successful contractor to provide a highly professional, quality, compassionate, sensitive service for the deceased patients, ensuring that the final arrangements for them are provided in a dignified manner whether or not mourners are in attendance. The requirement for Funeral Services varies each year and the number of instructions cannot be specified or guaranteed. The contract will be awarded for a period of 2 years 8 months to end on 31st July 2018, with an option to extend for up to 12 months, and will commence on 1st April 2016

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b8fc9f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92235d27-abff-49e1-89cf-fdb039d808e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85112000 - Hospital support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 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
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sanjay Ojha
Contact Email
sanjay.ojha@fhft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY, SURREY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL PARTNERS LTD T/A E SARGEANT & SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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