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title: "Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses"
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buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
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# Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ab36064-1b64-471e-992b-a2db45a8aa57

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## Summary

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is seeking suppliers for the "Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses" project, which falls under the funeral and related services category. This open procurement process is currently active, with tender submissions due by 30 April 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 June 2022 and will run until 31 May 2024. The delivery location for this service is in Northampton, East Midlands, and the estimated value of the contract is £50,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sensitive transportation services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector or funeral services. Companies that are SMEs may find this process particularly accessible, allowing them to contribute to an essential service that requires compassion and professionalism. Businesses that can ensure the dignified handling of sensitive cases will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGH) are looking to identify a supplier for the Transport of Stillbirths and Non-Viable Foetuses Project NGH. Foetal and neonatal autopsies are not performed at NGH but are instead transferred to the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford, where the autopsies are performed by a specialist paediatric pathologist. It is essential that the bodies are both collected and returned in a caring and sympathetic manner and that all possible steps are taken to preserve dignity. Certain essential requirements must be satisfied by the person to whom the contract is awarded: -

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f3a525-c320-45a3-a00f-06129d2d3312 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f3a525-c320-45a3-a00f-06129d2d3312

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f3a525-c320-45a3-a00f-06129d2d3312
  5th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Northampton:-Funeral-and-related-services./384P8J7DKR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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