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title: "Transporting Deceased"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b712af88-414f-4983-9df4-8b3cb20bdb98"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-11-02"
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# Transporting Deceased

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b712af88-414f-4983-9df4-8b3cb20bdb98

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender for "Transporting Deceased" services, aimed at providing delivery of deceased infants and other mortuary services between various hospitals in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 16th November 2017, with an overall contract period commencing on 1st December 2018 and concluding on 30th November 2020. The estimated contract value is £15,000. This procurement process falls under the category of funeral and related services and is being facilitated through an alternative procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialised logistics and funeral service providers, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive transport needs within the healthcare sector. Businesses that can offer 24/7 service delivery, compliance with strict transportation protocols for deceased individuals, and coordination across multiple healthcare facilities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. It's an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare service market in the South East region.

## Notice

Delivery of deceased baby/foetus to the John Radcliffe Hospital mortuary Oxford from Stoke Mandeville hospital Mortuary during specified times . Delivery of deceased babybabies/foetus/foetus' from the John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford to Stoke Mandeville Hospital mortuary (within Stoke Mandeville Hospital mortuary Working hours) Collection of deceased from Amersham Hospital wards and transferred to Wycombe Hospital Mortuary 24/7 hour service. ADHOC: Occasional transfer of deceased between Wycombe Hospital mortuary and Stoke Mandeville Hospital mortuary within mortuary working hours (08.00 to 16.00)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8402125-98be-414f-b347-73a6b5d101c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP21 8AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury South East |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2017 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8402125-98be-414f-b347-73a6b5d101c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8402125-98be-414f-b347-73a6b5d101c1
  2nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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