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title: "Funeral Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5254c0a-d6a6-4d23-8be5-6b1abb037834"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Funeral Contract

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5254c0a-d6a6-4d23-8be5-6b1abb037834

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is currently inviting tenders for a Professional Funeral Service under the title "Funeral Contract." This procurement process is classified under the industry category of funeral supplies (CPV code 39296000). The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 1st July 2021. The contract will commence on 1st August 2021 and is set to run until 31st July 2024, with delivery requirements covering areas such as the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services and related sectors to expand their service offerings to the NHS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature of the services required. Companies specialising in funeral supplies and services will find this especially relevant, as it allows them to engage with a major public sector client and grow their business in the health sector.

## Notice

The Contractor is required to provide a Professional Funeral Service to Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust for Adults, Children, Babies, Stillborn and Fetal Cremation and Burials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75cce2e-8f0e-490d-b989-d36a0b2af143 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | L35 5DR |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39296000 - Funeral supplies

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75cce2e-8f0e-490d-b989-d36a0b2af143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75cce2e-8f0e-490d-b989-d36a0b2af143
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38220&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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