--- title: "Funeral Services 1321" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Funeral Services 1321 Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a164606c-99b5-4e6f-867c-b9b291c06ccb.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently seeking providers for Funeral Services as part of its tender process titled "Funeral Services 1321". This procurement falls under the industry category of funeral and related services, aimed at the dignified disposal of bequeathed bodies for educational purposes in anatomy for student doctors. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with expressions of interest open until 26th October 2020. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st January 2021 and extend until 31st December 2023, with a budget range between £100,000 and £250,000. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions through the university’s e-tendering system to be considered. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in funeral services, logistics, and body handling, to expand their market reach within the academic healthcare sector. Companies that are experienced in providing respectful and compliant services related to body collection and transportation, as well as those equipped to handle the necessary arrangements sensitively, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Moreover, small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, fostering a diverse range of service providers in this domain. ## Notice The University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint a provider of Funeral Services for bodies bequeathed for the purpose of teaching of anatomy to student and trainee doctors. The School of Life Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham is responsible for the teaching of anatomy to our student and trainee Doctors. The School use bequeathed cadavers in the teaching of medicine and is a strong advocate of the principle that working with real human bodies provides the best teaching experience for our students. This tender invites expressions of interest in the main aspects of the service that we wish to purchase for the suitably dignified and reverential disposal of cadavers: Collection of bequeathed bodies and their delivery to the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), collection, transportation and delivery of prosected body parts between QMC and the School of Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital and the provision of suitably prepared coffins, transportation from QMC to a place of rest and management of the associated arrangements. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. 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All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d53335d-9805-4909-bbc7-11ace0d4b1d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham 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 - 25 Sep 2020 at 09:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d53335d-9805-4909-bbc7-11ace0d4b1d4 - 25 Sep 2020 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d53335d-9805-4909-bbc7-11ace0d4b1d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d53335d-9805-4909-bbc7-11ace0d4b1d4 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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