Tender

Cadaver Transportation Service

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for a Cadaver Transportation Service, focusing on the funeral services industry. The contract, valued at £31,243.50, is an open competition and is set below the threshold, facilitating broad participation. Located in the West Midlands, the procurement process is conducted via the Trust's eProcurement Portal. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period closes on 7th November 2025, with final tender submissions due by 14th November 2025. The subsequent contract period will span from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, with an optional 12-month extension.

This procurement presents significant business prospects, particularly for companies in the funeral services sector. Given the focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness, businesses capable of delivering high-quality transportation services at competitive prices will be well-positioned to succeed. Moreover, the open competition and electronic submission policy afford a fair opportunity to businesses of varying sizes to participate and potentially secure a long-term contract with a reputable NHS Trust, thus enhancing their business growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Cadaver Transportation Service

Notice Description

Contract to provide a Cadaver Transportation Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d959
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070626-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,243 Under £100K
Lots Value
£31,243 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephaniebentley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY3 8XQ
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Bowbrook
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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