Tender

FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of funeral services across Lot 1: Frimley Park Hospital and Lot 2: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital. The procurement falls under the 'Other community, social, and personal services' and 'Funeral and related services' categories. The tender has been initiated through an open competition method and carries a gross value of £150,435. Important dates include the end of the enquiry period on 15th May 2026 and the submission deadline on 22nd May 2026. The contracts, which are within the UKJ25 region, are set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will initially run until 31st July 2029, with optional extensions available. Potential bidders are advised to submit proposals via the Atamis portal as indicated in the submission guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, capable of delivering services tailored to the needs outlined by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Contractors can bid on either or both lots, thus accommodating businesses interested in expanding their geographical reach or service capacity. This procurement offers chances for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationships with a central government public authority. The weighting in evaluation criteria, comprising 50% Technical, 10% Social Value, and 40% Commercial aspects, further aligns with firms that emphasise community impact alongside business acumen. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal provides a longer-term partnership opportunity subject to performance review, making it ideal for stable growth strategies in the healthcare-related services sector.

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Notice Title

FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services

Notice Description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide funeral services for Lot 1 Frimley Park Hospital and Lot 2 Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital, as instructed by the Trust, supporting the Trust Mortuary Department and Patient Affairs Department. Funeral Service provision is required for patients who die but: * Patients with no next of kin * Patients whose relatives cannot be traced * Patients whose relatives are unwilling or unable to take responsibility * Adults * Children and infants * Stillborn babies * Nonviable foetuses (under 24 weeks gestation) * Products of Conception Bidders can either bid for Lot 1 Frimley Park Hospital or Lot 2 Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals or Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 (All Sites).

Lot Information

Frimley Park Hospital

Provision of Funeral Services to Frimley Park Hospital.

Options: Subject to the Trust's needs and following a satisfactory full contract performance review.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension periods.

Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals

Provision of Funeral Services to Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals.

Options: Subject to the Trust's needs and following a satisfactory full contract performance review.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068934
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2026
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
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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,362 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,362 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
FRIMLEY HEALTH 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
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire, TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

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