Award

Communal Cremation services

LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involved the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation, and Liverpool City Council as the supplier. The procurement was for "Communal Cremation Services" under the industry category of "Funeral and related services." The process, which utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with the process legally grounded in the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in communal and funeral service operations, particularly those in or near Liverpool. Organisations specialising in public authority services may find growth potential within similar procurement environments. Additionally, businesses that can offer reliable, cost-effective solutions under direct, non-competitive procurement methods will likely be well-positioned to compete for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Communal Cremation services

Notice Description

Communal Cremation services and fees

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049456-2025
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

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,905 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lwh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L8 7SS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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