Planning

Specialist Transportation Services Required for NHS Blood and Transplant Donors

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation is planning a procurement process for Specialist Transportation Services, focusing on the transportation of deceased donors within the North West of the UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the funeral services industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 6th October 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity need to respond by 19th September 2025. The services required include the transportation of bodies to a Liverpool-based donor facility, involving last-minute and out-of-hours services, typically conducted within 24-48 hours.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for a specialist funeral provider capable of delivering transportation services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete are those with experience in funeral and related services, a capacity for rapid response, and the ability to fulfil contracts on short notice. By providing these services, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and gain access to supply opportunities with a reputable public sector organisation, thereby enhancing their market presence through association with the NHS. Interested suppliers should ensure they comply with NHSBT’s standard purchase order terms and conditions.

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Notice Title

Specialist Transportation Services Required for NHS Blood and Transplant Donors

Notice Description

Funeral Director Transportation Services within the North West

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are looking for a specialist registered funeral provider to provide transportation services of deceased donors bodies from a hospital or location within the North West region, into our Liverpool based donor facility. This will also involve return transportation service, typically within a 24-48 hour period.

We would need assurance that arrangements can be made at a last minute's notice and include out-of-hour services as donors are often required without prior notice. We currently require x2 donor collections/ returns per month within the North West region. (although frequency can vary)

We would be contracting under NHSBT standard purchase order terms and conditions, link below:
NHS England " NHS terms and conditions for the procurement of goods and non-clinical services

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please get in touch for a detailed specification of our requirement. Please respond by no later than 19th September 2025.

Many thanks
NHSBT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05984c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055681-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Jennifer Morgan
Contact Email
jennifer.morgan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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