Award

Mortuary Transfers

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Mortuary Transfers" was conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. The process, which took place in the UK region of Prescot, focused on providing a Mortuary Transfer Service between hospital sites. Classified under the services industry category, this open competition tender reached its award stage on 21st October 2025, with Barringtons Funeral Services Ltd being awarded the contract. The total contract value amounts to £111,941 GBP, and the contract period is set from 4th November 2025 to 3rd November 2028, with a potential extension of two years. This below-threshold tender allowed for an open procurement method, encouraging diverse participation from businesses.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in goods-transport services with driver hire. The procurement method was open, allowing businesses of various scales, including SMEs, to compete. Barringtons Funeral Services Ltd, an SME based in Liverpool, was successful due to this inclusive approach, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to secure public contracts. Businesses equipped to provide reliable transport services, particularly those that can meet specific quality and pricing criteria (60% quality and 40% price), would be well-suited to compete for such tenders, fostering opportunities for growth and enhanced business reputation in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Mortuary Transfers

Notice Description

Mortuary Transfer Service between Hospital Sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056047
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£111,941 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christina.fletcher@merseywestlancs.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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARRINGTONS FUNERAL SERVICES

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