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title: "Provision of Funeral & Associated Services"
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# Provision of Funeral & Associated Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a2e8845-4698-4f41-ae2a-6ba76a9425c8

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Funeral & Associated Services" within the funeral and related services industry. This procurement is split into four lots, focusing on funeral services and body storage at various infirmaries, as well as transportation services for deceased individuals. The tender was published on 10th May 2018, and submissions are due by 11th June 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £280,000, with a contract period starting from 16th July 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2020. The procurement will follow an open procedure and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a lucrative prospect for businesses in the funeral services sector, particularly for firms specialising in body storage and transportation. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive funeral services, including transport logistics, would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance business growth and expand market presence, especially for organisations looking to collaborate with a major healthcare provider like Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

Provision of Funeral Services, transport of the deceased and storage of the deceased where no onsite mortuary. This procurement will be split into the following 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Funeral Services and Body Storage Berwick Infirmary Lot 2 - Funeral Services and Body Storage Alnwick Infirmary Lot 3 - Funeral Services and Body Storage Whalton Unit Lot 4 -Transport of the deceased between sites for most mortem from all sites listed in section 2.1 of Schedule 1 Specification and Funeral Services for all sites, excluding Berwick Infirmary, Alnwick Infirmary and the Whalton Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2225cbb-85d5-4bf3-a509-17fc2317ed1a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 10 May 2018 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2225cbb-85d5-4bf3-a509-17fc2317ed1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2225cbb-85d5-4bf3-a509-17fc2317ed1a
  10th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

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