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Funeral Services

NHS Lanarkshire

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Mar 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to establish a contract for Funeral Services, encompassing a total of four distinct lots across different regions in Lanarkshire, UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure for submissions. The contract includes services that span North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the entire Lanarkshire area, with specific focus areas such as individual cremations and burials for pregnancies over 12 weeks, shared services for pregnancies under 24 weeks, and the transfer of deceased individuals between mortuary sites. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 5th July 2023, at 17:00.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and cremation services, as well as those with capabilities in transportation, particularly for bariatric cases. Companies that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and possess the expertise to handle sensitive services during and outside office hours will be well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at £174,190 and structured over a potential five-year period including renewal options, offers considerable potential for continual business growth for service providers equipped to meet the specified demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funeral Services

Notice Description

NHS Lanarkshire wishes to put in place a contract for Funeral Services. The contract will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 2 - Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 3 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 4 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased. - This lot covers the transfer of deceased from any NHS Lanarkshire mortuary site to another based upon capacity. There will also be a requirement to transfer deceased from any of the three acute sites to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital mortuary for hospital Fiscal PM's. Bidders should note that there will on occasion be a requirement for the transportation of bariatric patients. This activity will be carried out during both office and out of hours

Lot Information

Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks

Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks

Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance or given to/collected by parents. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter. (3+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731836
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526610
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,190 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,189 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lanarkshire
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOTHWELL
Postcode
G71 8BB
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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