Tender

Provision of Funeral Services for UHN

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Funeral Services for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group," targeting the funeral services industry. This tender is active and involves two lots, each associated with either Kettering General Hospital or Northampton General Hospital, both located in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to end on 27th April 2026, with an enquiry deadline on 17th April 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, governed by central government regulations, and bidders are required to submit their applications via the eSourcing portal.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for companies specialised in funeral services. It demands providers to demonstrate sensitivity, efficiency, and respect, focusing on technical, cost, and social value criteria. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, contributing to the delivery of compassionate funeral services for deceased individuals under the care of the NHS Trusts. The awarded contract will commence on 18th May 2026 and run until 17th May 2029, with potential for two 12-month extensions, yielding significant longer-term business potential.

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Notice Title

Provision of Funeral Services for UHN

Notice Description

Provision of Funeral Services for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group. Northampton General Hospital (NGH) NHS Trust and Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust require a professional, compassionate and reliable funeral services provider to assist in the arrangement and delivery of funeral services for deceased individuals, adults and babies, who have passed away while under their care. The provider must demonstrate sensitivity, efficiency, and respect in all aspects of service delivery. The requirements is split into two lots: Lot 1 NGH Lot 2 KGH Bidders may bid for one or both lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031153-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 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
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

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