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FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jun 2026 at 15:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of funeral services, specifically targeting Frimley Park Hospital, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park Hospital. This procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category. The Trust sought a contractor to manage funeral services for patients without next of kin or where relatives are unavailable or unwilling to take responsibility. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, adhering to the light-touch regime. The awarded contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The award announcement was made on 29th June 2026.

The awarded supplier, THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, particularly those that can cater to the sensitive requirements of NHS-associated contracts. This contract is particularly suitable for larger enterprises with experience in managing funerary services for hospitals and patient affairs, given the scope involving various categories of deceased patients. The contractual period and the optional extensions offer stability and potential long-term collaboration with the NHS Trust, benefiting businesses looking to secure steady contracts within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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