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title: "Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc97fd26-05aa-4aef-b0cc-b79ce0df0e14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2017-12-08"
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# Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc97fd26-05aa-4aef-b0cc-b79ce0df0e14

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Provision of Funeral Services" is managed by The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, England. The contract pertains to the funeral and related services industry, specifically involving the collection and transportation of deceased patients and organs/tissue. The tender was published on 13 November 2017 and was active until the tender period ended on 24 November 2017. Following the award on 30 November 2017, the contract commenced on 1 December 2017 and is set to conclude on 8 December 2019, with an overall value of £20,000 under an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering transport and mortuary services. Eligible businesses can leverage this tender to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the healthcare sector, particularly those based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Companies with a strong background in logistical services, especially those focusing on sensitive operations surrounding deceased individuals, would be particularly well-suited to participate and compete.

## Notice

Collection and transportation of deceased patients to Aintree University Hospital mortuary. Collection and transportation of organs/tissue to and from designated mortuary from the Walton Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8838fe83-1b09-4336-965a-9406ab2c4e59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 8 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L9 7LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Fazakerley West |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANE FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2017 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8838fe83-1b09-4336-965a-9406ab2c4e59
- 13 Nov 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42eccdcf-c7f3-4147-8837-3cf82117b732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8838fe83-1b09-4336-965a-9406ab2c4e59
  8th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42eccdcf-c7f3-4147-8837-3cf82117b732
  13th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/
  This tender is being published via the Due North (Proactis) Portal, tender reference DN307225

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