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title: "Welfare Funeral Services and Transport of the deceased/organs and tissue for the period of 1st April 2017 TO 31st March 2018"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
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# Welfare Funeral Services and Transport of the deceased/organs and tissue for the period of 1st April 2017 TO 31st March 2018

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beff0fff-2cb3-4b48-abfe-290513a24718

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking tenders for Welfare Funeral Services and the Transportation of the Deceased, covering the period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically the funeral supplies industry, located in the West Midlands, England. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 27th February 2017. The expected contract value is between £25,000 and £90,000, and the procurement method is classified as "Other." 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, transportation logistics, and related offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes providing transfer services between hospitals and welfare funerals for both adults and children. Companies with experience in managing sensitive logistics and adhering to specific regulatory requirements in the funeral sector are encouraged to apply, as the contract entails essential services for the local community during delicate circumstances.

## Notice

A. Transfers of deceased a. Between RSUH and County Hospital b. Between Birmingham Women's Hospital and RSUH c. Between Bradwell Hospital and RSUH d. Other venues at the request of the Trust B. Transportation of tissue and organs a. Transfer of human tissue from Royal Stoke Hospital to Birmingham Hospital b. Other venues at the request of the Trust (i.e. Between Royal Stoke and Royal Brampton/Cardiff/St.George's London, etc) C. Welfare Funerals for Adults, Children, Stillborn and NVFs for a. Royal Stoke Hospital b. County Hospital c. Bradwell Hospital D. Storage of the deceased in case of overcapacity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33d86c-fb86-4711-85dd-a231800c3754 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33d86c-fb86-4711-85dd-a231800c3754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e33d86c-fb86-4711-85dd-a231800c3754
  2nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18297&B=UHNS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/13355
  User / Company

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