Tender

Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of funeral services, body storage, and transport of the deceased for post mortems across multiple sites in the Northumbria and Newcastle regions. This procurement is aimed at the funeral and related services industry, with the title "Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services" and falls under the CPV code 98370000. The open procedure tender process is currently active, with submissions being accepted electronically and in writing until 12:00 PM on 1 April 2025. The award decision will commence on 1 April 2025. The contract is set for a duration of 1080 days with potential optional extensions of up to three additional 12-month periods. The primary locations for service delivery include sites like North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital, and others across Northumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector looking to expand their operations and client base within the healthcare facility management industry. Companies specialising in post mortem transfers and funeral services with a capability to handle high volumes of deceased transport will be well-suited to compete. Involvement in this contract can significantly enhance a firm’s portfolio, establishing long-term relationships with the NHS Foundation Trusts in the region. Smaller local businesses can benefit from the extensive contract period and renewal possibilities, providing stability and consistent business growth opportunities over several years.

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Notice Title

Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of funeral services, body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post mortem.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the provision of funeral services, body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post mortem from all sites listed below. The expectation based on previous years is that transport of the deceased will make up a major portion of the contract. The Trust's sites are listed below the Trust may increase, reduce or vary the locations as any time during the contract:
1. North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8NH (NTGH)

2. Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ (WGH)

3. Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1QJ (HGH)

4. Alnwick Infirmary, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS

5. Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT

6. Blyth Community Hospital, Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX

7 Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6NZ (NSECH)

8 Whalton Unit, (Morpeth Cottage Hospital), South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT

9 Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP (to note this is a Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital)

10 Freeman Hospital, Freeman Rd, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN (to note this is a Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital)

Renewal: 3 x optional 12 month extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006170-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.odonnell@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

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