Tender

Funeral Services and Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

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Tender

10 Feb 2025 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Barts Health NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage for procurement titled "Funeral Services and Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units". This procurement falls under the industry category of Funeral and related services (CPV 98370000) and takes place in the UKI region. It involves two lots: Lot 1 for Funeral Services and Lot 2 for Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units at Whipps Cross Hospital. The tender period will end on 12th March 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,450,000. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are accepted via the Atamis portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral and mortuary management sector to secure a substantial contract with a major NHS trust. Companies providing funeral services or mortuary management and deceased holding units stand to benefit from long-term business growth, with contract durations of 1440 days and possible renewals of 24 months. Well-suited businesses include those with experience in large-scale funeral services, mortuary management, and the capability to deliver comprehensive and sensitive services to healthcare establishments. The structured tender process and clear requirements are ideal for contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Funeral Services and Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units

Notice Description

Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units<br/>There are 2 lots - <br/><br/>Lot 1 Funeral Services - Barts Health is seeking a service provider for Funeral Services. <br/><br/>Lot 2 Mortuary Management Services & the provision of Deceased Holding Units - Barts Health seek a provider for Mortuary Management Services and the Provision of Deceased Holding Units at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Funeral Services

Lot 1 Funeral Services

Renewal: 24 months

Lot 2 Mortuary Management Services and the Provision of Deceased Holding Units

Lot 2 Mortuary Management Services and the Provision of Deceased Holding Units

Renewal: 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004453-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 to 60 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Scott A Smith
Contact Email
scott.smith@htepg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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