Tender

Funeral Services

SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of funeral services, covering adults, babies, and early pregnancy losses who have died in its hospitals. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically "Funeral and related services" (CPV: 98370000), with contract delivery located in the West Midlands (UKG). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure for submission. Bids must be submitted by 3rd April 2025, and the selected contract period is set for 1800 days. The total contract value is estimated at £69,000 with no option for renewal.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for funeral service providers, especially those who can demonstrate a strong working relationship with healthcare institutions and maintain high standards of dignity and sensitivity. Businesses that are part of a recognised funeral service association will be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract will enable the awarded company to foster long-term stability and visibility within the public sector, providing essential and compassionate services to the Trust and its patients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) has a responsibility to ensure patients who have died in its hospitals have a funeral. This includes Adults, Babies and Early Pregnancy Losses. <br/>Through this tender we are inviting applications from companies who provide Funeral Services to arrange hospital funded funerals and with the support of our staff. It is important that there is a good working relationship between the Funeral Service and Trust staff to ensure patients funeral are conducted with dignity and sensitivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) has a responsibility to ensure patients who have died in its hospitals have a funeral. This includes Adults, Babies and Early Pregnancy Losses.
Through this tender we are inviting applications from companies who provide Funeral Services to arrange hospital funded funerals and with the support of our staff. It is important that there is a good working relationship between the Funeral Service and Trust staff to ensure patients funeral are conducted with dignity and sensitivity.
It is expected that the contracted Funeral Service will be part of a recognised association and will at all times act in a manner consistent with the interests of the Trust to protect and enhance the Trust's high standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e94c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007824-2025
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
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
David Wheatley
Contact Email
david.wheatley@swft.nbhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 5BW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

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