Tender

Provision of Funeral Services

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have initiated a public procurement process for the provision of funeral services. This tender, categorized under the services industry, is located in Norwich, UK. The procurement method is an open competition, and businesses are encouraged to submit their interest via email by 21st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £90,000, and the contract period starts on 2nd June 2025 and ends on 1st June 2028. The buying organisation is a public authority under central government, and the tender is currently at the 'tender' stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to reserved participation in these categories. Businesses that can provide comprehensive funeral services to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital and compete on pricing and compliance will find this tender particularly advantageous. This open competition offers a valuable growth opportunity by associating with a reputable NHS foundation trust and ensuring steady work over the contract duration. Businesses specialising in funeral services within the UK region are best suited to meet these requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Provision of Funeral Services to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008554-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dominic Byrne
Contact Email
dominic.byrne@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

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