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title: "Funeral Services and Transporation of the Deceased"
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buyer: "ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-06-13"
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# Funeral Services and Transporation of the Deceased

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23831e79-48e1-41a6-9ba0-b6a002c26e58

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## Summary

The St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is currently conducting an open tender for "Funeral Services and Transportation of the Deceased." This procurement process is classified under other community, social, and personal services (CPV Code: 98000000). The tender period is set to conclude on 22 June 2017, and the resulting contract will commence on 1 July 2017, lasting until 30 June 2020. The contract value is estimated at £30,000 and services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in funeral services and logistics. Businesses that offer transportation services, as well as those with expertise in the sensitive management of deceased persons, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging in this contract could help establish long-term relationships with a key public sector entity, thereby fostering growth and reputation within the community service sector.

## Notice

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites competitive tenderers for the provision of Funerals Services and the Collection and Transportation of the Deceased from various Hospital locations named in the Tender documents. Additional information: St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS invites competitive tender offers in accordance with the attached documents as listed in the Master Index for the provision of Funerals and the Collection and Transportation of the Deceased

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d893efc-58f7-4386-894c-aa8de66bd84b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WHISTON MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d893efc-58f7-4386-894c-aa8de66bd84b
- 5 Jun 2017 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d893efc-58f7-4386-894c-aa8de66bd84b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d893efc-58f7-4386-894c-aa8de66bd84b
  13th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd6f8f5d-b59e-4e3d-a44d-a4631fa203b1
  Provision of Funeral Services and Transporation of the Deceased
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37f3e9bc-aa17-47c5-9a4d-7d9284392c68

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