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Provision of Funeral Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Mar 2022 at 16:35

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2022 at 15:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Funeral Services" on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. This open procedure is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £400,000. Key deadlines include the submission of bids, which has already concluded, and the tender opened on 28th February 2022. This procurement activity is focused on the funeral services industry, and the delivery addresses specified are within the region of Cardiff, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those that offer comprehensive service provisions including transportation, care of the deceased, and logistics for burial or cremation. Participating businesses should be prepared to meet the specified criteria outlined in the tender documentation and should possess the capacity to manage the requests of the health board, which may increasingly cater to those in vulnerable financial situations seeking funeral services. Suppliers that have experience in handling sensitive situations and complying with healthcare standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Funeral Services. Historically funeral services had been provided for those who passed away in the care of the NHS that had no immediate family or relatives. In recent years the need for NHS funeral services has increased to include those who do not have the money or assets necessary to pay for a funeral. The Provision of a Funeral Service would typically include: - - Attending the necessary arrangements as instructed by the UHBs - Provision of any necessary staff and/ or bearers - Provision of a coffin suitable for the purposes of cremation or burial to include name plate - Transfer of the deceased from the place of death - Care of the deceased prior to the funeral/ chapel of rest - Provision of a hearse to the nearest crematorium or cemetery - Cremation/ cemetery fee - Plot Charge and/or casket - Ministers fee (if attendance has been requested) - Doctors Certificates (may not be chargeable)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Funeral Services.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0310a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008602-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Funeral Services Limited

Further Information

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