This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 09:44

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, along with the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, have completed a joint procurement process for the provision of funeral services. The process concluded with a contract awarded to W M Simpson & Son, valued at £207,342, with a gross amount of £248,810. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage as of 26th June 2026. The service delivery will occur in the region of UKE32, comprising part of South Yorkshire, over a contract period intended from 9th July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The contracts align with the main industry category of 'Funeral and related services', offering strategic opportunities for service providers in this sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in funeral services, particularly those with a focus on quality and social value, given the award criteria emphasis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the highlighted suitability. The contract offers avenues for business expansion through guaranteed service provision across two major NHS trusts, with potential renewal and extensions, offering a stable and sustained opportunity for growth in the funeral service sector in the specified geographic area. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and expand their footprint within the public services domain.

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Notice Title

STCH - Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust have conducted a joint procurement process in order to select a single supplier to deliver Funeral Services for both Trusts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x optional 12-month contract extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060180-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£302,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£302,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£207,342 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W M SIMPSON & SON

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