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BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2024 at 14:23

Tender

30 May 2024 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board," hosted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), reached its award stage. The contract spans the "Other community, social and personal services" category and involves transferring deceased patients and related case notes between Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The awarded contract, valued at £351,000, was signed on 13 September 2024, to be executed through an open procedure. This service is required daily from Monday to Friday, with key time constraints to ensure timely arrivals and departures of the deceased.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially those that can comply with specific professional standards such as membership in the National Association of Funeral Directors. Companies providing hearse or private ambulance services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive operations and adhering to strict scheduling requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With a possibility for contract extensions based on performance evaluations, this tender can present a stable revenue stream and foster business growth for service providers in the sector.

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Notice Title

BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. Overview: -Approximate 12 month contract -Transfer of deceased patients and case notes from Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd -Transfers must be via hearse or private ambulance -Daily service required (Monday-Friday) between 1-4 deceased patients -Deceased must arrive in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd mortuary by 9:30 am -Deceased to be transferred back to Wrexham Maelor Hospital to arrive before 3.30pm -Must be a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (evidence required) -Transfer will require two persons Length of contract It is the health board's intention to initially tender the service for twelve (12) months with an option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods, with the extension period being subject to supplier performance in line with Key Performance indicators (KPI's) and contract reviews.

Renewal: option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033984-2024
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

98371120 - Cremation services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gregg Roberts
Contact Email
gregg.roberts@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES

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