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BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Tender

30 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the transfer of deceased patients between Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The contract, under the title "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board," falls under the health industry category and is located in the UK regions of UKL13 and UKL23. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the tendering process started earlier in the year, culminating in the award on 21 October 2024. The contract value is £351,000, and it was signed on 13 September 2024. The contract requires a daily service from Monday to Friday over an approximate twelve-month term, with potential extensions based on performance evaluations.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in funeral and transportation services, particularly those capable of transferring deceased patients by hearse or private ambulance. Companies that meet the stipulated requirements such as timely transport, specific arrival and departure times, and membership in the National Association of Funeral Directors are well-positioned to compete. The tender not only provides a stable contract valued at £351,000 but also offers potential extensions, further incentivizing high performance and reliable service delivery. SMEs in the related service sectors could also find collaborative opportunities to bid as consortia, enhancing their capabilities to fulfill such public contracts.

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Notice Title

BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. Overview: -Approximate 12 month contract -Transfer of deceased patients and case notes from Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd -Transfers must be via hearse or private ambulance -Daily service required (Monday-Friday) between 1-4 deceased patients -Deceased must arrive in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd mortuary by 9:30 am -Deceased to be transferred back to Wrexham Maelor Hospital to arrive before 3.30pm -Must be a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (evidence required) -Transfer will require two persons Length of contract It is the health board's intention to initially tender the service for twelve (12) months with an option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods, with the extension period being subject to supplier performance in line with Key Performance indicators (KPI's) and contract reviews.

Renewal: option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-141839
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141839
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

98371120 - Cremation services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Bridget Howlett
Contact Email
nwsspprocurement.professionaladminserv@wales.nhs.uk, philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUNERAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479523
    BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493080
    BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination.

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