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title: "Funeral Services - Community Hospitals"
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buyer: "TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Funeral Services - Community Hospitals

Buyer: TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abb85483-4efd-4186-9b47-981bdde816a0

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## Summary

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of funeral services at community hospitals. The project, titled "Funeral Services - Community Hospitals," falls under the industry category of Funeral Services (CPV: 98371000). The contract entails the collection, transportation, and storage of the deceased, specifically for patients with no surviving relatives to cover funeral costs, in the community hospitals located in Brixham, Dawlish, Newton Abbot, and Totnes. The tender process is currently active, with an open procurement method. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 30th August 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1st November 2024 and continue for five years, with an option for two additional twelve-month extensions. Businesses interested in participating must register via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, particularly those specialising in transportation and storage of the deceased. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to apply. Companies with a capability in handling funeral arrangements efficiently and a readiness to provide continuous services over an extended contract period are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender not only provides recurring revenue through a stable governmental contract but also enhances the business's portfolio of public sector clients.

## Notice

The Trust requires a number of Suppliers to enter into a Contract for the Provision of Funerals, and the Collection, Transportation and Storage of the Deceased from Community Hospital (only). The Contract will be awarded for 5 years, with the option to extend for two 12-month periods. The Trust co-ordinates and pays for Funeral arrangements for deceased Adult patients who have no relatives to pay the cost of the funeral. The Community Hospitals involved in this tender are: 1 Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham TQ5 9HW 2 Dawlish Hospital, Barton Terrace, Dawlish EX7 9QH 3 Newton Abbot Hospital, West Goulds Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 2TS 4 Totnes Hospital, Coronation Road, Totnes TQ9 5GH Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4335d-c5dd-4d2b-b4d8-a15a04e695ad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4335d-c5dd-4d2b-b4d8-a15a04e695ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ad4335d-c5dd-4d2b-b4d8-a15a04e695ad
  30th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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