Award

Provision of Funeral Services

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 07:07

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 07:06

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively involved in the procurement of funeral services, with their tender process resulting in awards to Gordon Barber Funeral Directors. This process falls under the category of services and is conducted via an open competition method, emphasising "Below threshold - open competition." The trust, a public authority within the central government, is located in Norwich, UK, and managed by Dominic Byrne. Key contractual dates include the contract's start on 11th June 2025, with an initial end on 9th June 2028, and potential extension until 10th June 2030. The focus of the procurement is to provide funeral services specifically tailored for the hospital, as per the legal basis outlined in UK legislation.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those able to adhere to the tender documentation and pricing schedule outlined. Organisations such as large funeral directors like Gordon Barber have already been active participants, showcasing the procurement is suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, offering capacity for growth in delivering funeral services within the Norwich locality. The emphasis on open competition allows businesses of various scales to compete effectively, fostering industry growth and expanding local service provision capabilities.

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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-04ec4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031388-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GORDON BARBER FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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