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title: "BFG FUNERAL SERVICES"
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# BFG FUNERAL SERVICES

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b71577dc-95c6-4656-8049-248dde662e04

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "BFG FUNERAL SERVICES" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, focused on funeral services related to the recovery and transfer of the deceased, primarily within and outside Germany. This contract, classified under the CPV code 98370000 for funeral and related services, has a total value of £25,400. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method and had a closing date of 7th March 2017.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in funeral services, logistics, or related sectors capable of managing the transportation and preparation of deceased individuals. Companies that focus on compliance with military requirements and can offer cross-border services may find this contract especially suitable. With the Ministry of Defence as the contracting authority, businesses well-versed in working with government agencies and adhering to strict regulatory standards will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

Funeral Services - the recovery and transfer of the deceased from locations within or outside the borders of Germany to the British Forces Germany (BFG) Designated Mortuary, located with Stadt Klinikum Gutersloh and other locations as defined by the Authority. It is essential that the Royal Military Police (RMP) have the means to request fast and immediate recovered of the deceased, especially when death occurs outside hospitals, in order to ensure security and integrity of potential investigative evidence for pathology purposes. The preparation of the deceased, this includes (once permission to do so has been given by the RMP) the fitting and/or removal of clothing prior to viewing by the next of kin; provision for, on request from G1 Cas Comp, funeral services for local burials (in British Military Cemeteries or local cemeteries) including the provision of suitable coffins (as detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR); arrangment of documentation and liaison with local crematoriums as necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d51d680-0696-4720-8229-dda5c7ab4025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BIELEFELD |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIETER QUISBROCK UEBERFUEHRUNGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2017 at 06:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d51d680-0696-4720-8229-dda5c7ab4025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d51d680-0696-4720-8229-dda5c7ab4025
  2nd April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eaac5131-c785-4f2e-a71d-e048a42074f8
  CB/BFG/0121 Contract

## Provenance

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