Reprocurement of Mortuary Contingency

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 14:05

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing the procurement process for the "Reprocurement of Mortuary Contingency," which includes transport and storage services. This tender, managed by KCH Interventional Facilities Management LLP, focuses on funeral and related services within the London area (region UKI). The procurement stage has progressed from tendering to award, with the contract award announced on 1st May 2026. This open procurement, using an open procedure, set specific dates for submission by December 2025 and the contract period beginning on the 1st June 2026, running until April 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and storage services, specifically those equipped to handle mortuary contingency operations. Being above-threshold and part of an ongoing need by a public authority, the contract offers substantial business growth potential. Firms such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regardless of being VCSE or not, would find this opportunity ideal, particularly if they have technical capabilities and can offer competitive pricing. This procurement not only guarantees a steady flow of business but also allows companies to establish long-term relationships with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Reprocurement of Mortuary Contingency

Notice Description

Provision of Transport & Storage Services for King's College NHS Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 year extensions, split into 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040641-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£305,028 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-09-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

KCH INTERVENTIONAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LLP

KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F A ALBIN AND SONS

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