Tender

Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral)

NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 May 2026 at 19:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Dec 2025 at 16:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is procuring Bereavement and Mortuary Services covering adult and child funerals, as well as sensitive burials, with services to be provided at Peterborough City, Stamford and Rutland, and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, is classified under the funeral services industry category. The process follows an open competition method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), under a single-stage Light Touch Regime. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 12:30 on 18th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 24th July 2026. The contract will span three years with an option for a one-year extension, and it is valued at £180,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in funeral, bereavement, and mortuary services to expand their reach by partnering with a major NHS trust. Companies offering culturally inclusive services and capable of handling technical specifications like out-of-hours arrangements and compliance with NHS standards will find this opportunity particularly fitting. SMEs and VCSEs within the specified regions of East England can leverage this to enhance business portfolios, engage in governance, and incorporate digital tracking innovations. By aligning with the stringent criteria set by the NHS, businesses can secure a reputable contract and demonstrate service excellence in a competitive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral)

Notice Description

Following on from the Preliminary market engagement notice issued 02/12/2025 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079062-2025) the Authority requires provision of Bereavement and Mortuary Services for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust hereafter referred to as "The Trust". The service required covers:- * adult funerals; * child funerals; and * sensitive burials. The service is to cover hospital sites including: - Peterborough City Hospital - Stamford and Rutland Hospital - Hinchingbrooke Hospital Proposed contract term is 3 years + 1 year extension. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Suppliers can find additional information at the above-mentioned address. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform with up-to-date Core Supplier Information. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the above-mentioned address before the stated Submission Deadline of 12:30 18/06/2026.

Planning Information

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (the “Authority”) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the provision of Bereavement and Mortuary Services across its hospital sites, including Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. Suppliers wishing to participate in this pre-market engagement should confirm their interest by email to nwangliaft.procurement@nhs.net to arrange a 121 meeting with the Trust before the Engagement Deadline. Please include the following detail in your email: - Quoting Reference - Premarket engagement Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral) (W213334) - Full name - Company/organisation name - Contact details (E-mail and phone number) This Notice is for information only. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046702-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE3 9GZ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Ravensthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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