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title: "Funeral Service"
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buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
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# Funeral Service

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61665260-754f-4cb7-a8f0-084e66dc71b7

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## Summary

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is initiating a tender for a Funeral Service, aiming to procure essential funeral services within the East Midlands region of the UK. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code for funeral services (98371000), has a tender period that closes on 15th August 2022. The contract is valued at £195,000 and will commence on 1st October 2022, lasting until 30th September 2027. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure that they submit their bids before the deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in funeral services and related offerings. Companies that demonstrate experience in providing dignified cremation and burial services while adhering to professional and respectful practices will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in working within healthcare settings or those that can ensure compliance with specific requirements related to sensitive funerals, including those for children, will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion.

## Notice

1.2The Contractor will be required to conduct basic cremations and burials as instructed by the Trust. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum, and respect whether mourners are in attendance or not. All the arrangements for the funeral will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust. The Trust's Patient Registration Department or other nominated location is to be informed of such arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral. Where arrangements involve the funeral of a child, the Hospital Chaplaincy is to be contacted to establish if any pastoral support is being provided to those concerned. Except for NVF's (non-viable Foetus), unless otherwise directed, a minister of the appropriate religion shall attend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb424dbe-cea0-40cc-a740-b279d60ea08c |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb424dbe-cea0-40cc-a740-b279d60ea08c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb424dbe-cea0-40cc-a740-b279d60ea08c
  15th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Funeral-services./F832NJ3YTM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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