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title: "Funerals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-145cec85-6e85-4f26-a32c-b73ec3853d80"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-03-23"
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# Funerals

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-145cec85-6e85-4f26-a32c-b73ec3853d80

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## Summary

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently conducting an open tender for funeral services associated with Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital, titled "Funerals." This contract encompasses adult, child, and baby funerals, as well as services for the respectful cremation of foetal remains. The tender was published on 23rd March 2017 and is set to close on 24th April 2017. The total contract value is £72,900, and it will be in effect from 15th May 2017 until 15th May 2020. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, where the contracting authority is based.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those that provide comprehensive packages for a range of funeral types. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the contract eligibility categorisation supports their involvement. Companies with expertise in sensitive service delivery, including support for bereaved families, will be well-positioned to respond to this tender, allowing them to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide funeral services for Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. This contract covers three types of funerals: 1) Adult and Child Funerals 2) Baby Funerals 3) Service for the reverent cremation of foetal remains

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48cf5828-1411-4010-93b3-48cd9a01d07d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 15 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,900 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDENSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48cf5828-1411-4010-93b3-48cd9a01d07d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48cf5828-1411-4010-93b3-48cd9a01d07d
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mtw.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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