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title: "Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme"
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# Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-153f207c-4bd7-474f-baf5-57ad286e7c9b

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has completed a procurement process titled "Funeral Directors for the Bequeathal Programme," which falls under the industry category of "Funeral and related services" (CPV code: 98370000). The procurement covers services within the South East region of the United Kingdom and had an end date for the tender period on 20th December 2024. The contract's value is £171,000 GBP, and the contract period spans from 17th February 2025 to 16th February 2029. This tender process was conducted using a closed procurement method, below the threshold, with the procurement stage currently marked as "Award." The award was officially made on 10th February 2025, and the awarded supplier is Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing funeral and related services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement until 2029, it offers a stable revenue stream and the possibility of establishing a lasting relationship with a prestigious institution like the University of Southampton. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar tenders include those experienced in providing specialised funeral services, body collection, conveyance, and cremation or burial arrangements, ensuring compliance with the requirements of anatomical education and research programmes.

## Notice

This procurement is for carrying out the requirements for the Bequeathal Program. Donors formally consent to the use of their bodies for purposes of anatomical education, teaching, training and research, the Supplier is required to arrange the collection and conveyance of the donors. The donors are used for anatomical teaching purposes for approximately 3 years. After the 3 years, the Supplier is required to arrange the collection and cremation/burial of the donors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63fd299-f7c6-4a80-9404-b16e8ebf8b1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Closed - Below Threshold |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JONATHAN TERRY INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63fd299-f7c6-4a80-9404-b16e8ebf8b1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e63fd299-f7c6-4a80-9404-b16e8ebf8b1c
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

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