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title: "Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust"
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# Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0acae5da-eeb5-4306-bf9c-98b7135fd172

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## Summary

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of funeral services, including cremations and full burial services, as part of their commitment to uphold the Trust funeral policy. The tender, titled "Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services to East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust," is classified under the industry category of funeral services (CPV code: 98371000). This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17th March 2017. The services will be delivered across locations in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically covering the Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital in Hastings. The procurement method followed is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, especially those with experience in providing comprehensive care for bereaved families. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in undertaking services and are familiar with the contracting requirements of healthcare organisations will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contracting period is expected to commence from 1st June 2017 and to last until 31st May 2021, allowing for an extended engagement with the winning bidder to provide essential services throughout this timeframe.

## Notice

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust wishes to contract with a provider for the delivery of funeral, undertaking and associated service covering cremations and full burial services in accordance with Trust funeral policy. The service will cover the two acute hospitals, Eastbourne District General hospital and Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and other associated sites within the south east region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb5ca1a-48d9-4fde-8fce-20331ede6bcb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2017 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb5ca1a-48d9-4fde-8fce-20331ede6bcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb5ca1a-48d9-4fde-8fce-20331ede6bcb
  18th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=238005622
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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