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title: "Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-079d2449-b8fe-4b6e-a5b4-363b5f145b5d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-09-12"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-079d2449-b8fe-4b6e-a5b4-363b5f145b5d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Funeral Services". This tender falls under the services sector, specifically for funeral services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 29th September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £88,000, using an open procurement method under the open procedure (below threshold). The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and run until 30th November 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate the capacity to provide comprehensive funeral arrangements. Competitors should be equipped to offer services such as body removal, preparation, and transport, as well as the provision of coffins and other related logistics. Businesses aiming to expand in the community-focused service sector will find this tender particularly relevant, as it supports essential funeral services for the local population.

## Notice

The service required is a full Funeral Service for Adults, Children, Babies, Stillborn and Foetal where liability falls to the Trust and will include the removal of the body to an appropriate facility, making of arrangements for a funeral service, preparation of the body and provision of the coffin. The service will also include the movement of the deceased between Trust hospital sites and other NHS / specialist sites when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fb2c-c4d4-448e-9a2e-7c8ddb158bb7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4RP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Scotforth West |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2017 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fb2c-c4d4-448e-9a2e-7c8ddb158bb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fb2c-c4d4-448e-9a2e-7c8ddb158bb7
  12th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75f9d016-3b86-4c6b-9663-71ca4be59c59
  Tender Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e058d77c-f7e6-420f-8a2e-82cedf2ada8e
  Appendix A - Adult Funeral Flow Chart
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38d89a23-9c65-48fe-8b38-d5f92c3afe77
  Appendix B Flow chart - NVF Funeral Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44f1969a-9f0e-4ced-a367-e33d1575a261
  NHS T&C for Provision of Services contract version

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