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title: "Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-88569c4f-c884-485f-a17e-6f80e1850fe2"
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buyer: "ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88569c4f-c884-485f-a17e-6f80e1850fe2

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## Summary

The St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking bids for the contract titled "Transport of Deceased Bodies between NHS Trusts." This procurement falls under the funeral and related services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with bids open until 15th May 2018. The contract is intended to commence on 1st June 2018 and will run for a period of 12 months, with a contract value ranging from £25,000 to £35,000. This opportunity is being procured through an open procedure, which is suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those with experience in transporting deceased bodies. Companies that are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Successfully securing this contract could enhance business growth for bidders by providing consistent work over the contract period and establishing a relationship with a key public sector client.

## Notice

St Helens and Knowsley teaching Hospital are looking to appoint a contractor that can transport deceased bodies from Southport Hospital Mortuary to Whiston Hospital Mortuary up to three times per week. This service will be for a period of 12 months commencing 1st June 2016. St Helens and Knowsley teaching Hospital wish to invite contractors that are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) to bid for this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4af925-9ab6-4a4c-af16-d2dc8269fc6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | PRESCOT |
| 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

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 1 May 2018 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4af925-9ab6-4a4c-af16-d2dc8269fc6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4af925-9ab6-4a4c-af16-d2dc8269fc6e
  1st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab4ebc01-4154-483d-b03f-dcad717a2725
  Contract Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca4ff660-bb04-459a-8db5-1c0831ab0825
  Contract Specification

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