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title: "Funeral Services"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0d1ee1c-2656-4e45-b49c-342071f8b40a

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is procuring funeral services through a tender process identified as SP1705. This initiative is aimed at securing a supplier to provide funerals for deceased patients without next of kin and will include services for burials, cremations, and the transport of bodies between hospital sites in the North East of England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract duration of 12 months, commencing from 1 April 2021, and includes the option for up to four additional 12-month extensions. The deadline for expressions of interest was 12:00 noon on 18 January 2021, and the estimated contract value is £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the funeral services sector, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive cases, such as burials and cremations of patients in a healthcare setting. Businesses that can deliver compassionate and professional services in the North East and have the capability to transport bodies without delay would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, fostering growth and establishing long-term partnerships with the NHS Trust.

## Notice

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a supplier for the provision of Funeral Services for deceased patients within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral, this includes burials and cremations. the contract will also include funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of bodies between hospital sites, Royal Victoria Hospital Newcastle or form / to the Centre for Health in Newcastle if required. Contract duration 12 months (with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month periods) Closing date for Expressions of Interest 12:00 noon 18th January 2021. Additional information: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust require a supplier for the provision of Funeral Services for deceased patients within County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral, this includes burials and cremations. the contract will also include funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of bodies between hospital sites, Royal Victoria Hospital Newcastle or form / to the Centre for Health in Newcastle if required. Contract duration 12 months (with the option to extend for a further 4 x 12 month periods) Closing date for Expressions of Interest 12:00 noon 18th January 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6aedd9-229d-4354-9741-e2cb69758d40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Under Threshold Tender |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,294 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES LIMITED (CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6aedd9-229d-4354-9741-e2cb69758d40
- 4 Jan 2021 at 14:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a718fcf-5fd1-4def-b1c2-dad6c17d5de5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6aedd9-229d-4354-9741-e2cb69758d40
  25th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a718fcf-5fd1-4def-b1c2-dad6c17d5de5
  4th January 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4246&Culture=en-GB

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