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Funeral Care & Life Planning

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on acquiring "Funeral Care & Life Planning" services. This procurement, categorised under funeral services, falls within the services industry and took place in the UK, specifically in the region of UKD. The process reached the award stage on 23rd April 2025, with Co-op Funeralcare selected as the supplier. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and executed without competition. The contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and is set to continue until 9th March 2028, with a total value of £25,650.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in funeral services. Businesses that offer comprehensive life planning and high-quality funeral services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly if they can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and the ability to meet contractual requirements without the need for competitive bidding. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of establishing trusted relationships with public authorities to secure contracts in future ventures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Care & Life Planning

Notice Description

Funeral services & transfers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,650 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@sthk.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CO-OP FUNERALCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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