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Cadaver Transportation Service

THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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19 Dec 2025 at 08:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, a public authority within the central government, has completed the procurement process for a "Cadaver Transportation Service" contract. The award was made on 19th December 2025 for the services categorised under the funeral services industry (CPV: 98371000 & 98370000). The contracted service is to be provided in Shrewsbury and Telford, UKG22 region, commencing from 19th December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, with a total contract value of £13,372.18 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral and transportation services sector, particularly those looking to engage with public sector clients. The awarded supplier, Williams Funerals, a large-scale enterprise, will provide these services, indicating that substantial operational capacity and experience in funeral logistics can be instrumental in securing such contracts. Companies with established capabilities in providing sensitive and time-critical services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cadaver Transportation Service

Notice Description

Cadaver Transportation Service For Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084681-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,143 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SHREWSBURY AND TELFORD HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Amy Ryder
Contact Email
amy.ryder9@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01743492572

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAMS FUNERALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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