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title: "Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8b8fc9f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Funeral Service for Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals." This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as hospital support services (CPV Code: 85112000). The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2016 to 31st July 2018, and an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method is classified as "Other," and the geographical location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Bidders should note that the tender was closed on 2nd November 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sensitive service provision, particularly those that can cater to funeral arrangements for individuals without next of kin or those where relatives cannot be traced or are unable to afford the services. Companies that are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) or VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) may find this contract especially fitting, as the Trust seeks a contractor that can deliver high-quality and compassionate services. The potential contractor should be prepared for variable service demand, as the requirement for funeral services fluctuates annually.

## Notice

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide funeral services for Wexham Park Hospital, to include deceased from Heatherwood Hospital, as instructed by the Trust, supporting the Trust Mortuary Department and Patient Affairs Department. Funeral Service provision is required for patients who die but: a) have no next of kin; b) relatives cannot be traced; c) relatives cannot afford to pay or are unwilling to take responsibility; d) are babies under 24 weeks gestation The Trust wishes the successful contractor to provide a highly professional, quality, compassionate, sensitive service for the deceased patients, ensuring that the final arrangements for them are provided in a dignified manner whether or not mourners are in attendance. The requirement for Funeral Services varies each year and the number of instructions cannot be specified or guaranteed. The contract will be awarded for a period of 2 years 8 months to end on 31st July 2018, with an option to extend for up to 12 months, and will commence on 1st April 2016

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92235d27-abff-49e1-89cf-fdb039d808e4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | FRIMLEY, SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU16 7UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Surrey Heath |
| Electoral ward | Frimley |
| Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL PARTNERS LTD T/A E SARGEANT & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112000 - Hospital support services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92235d27-abff-49e1-89cf-fdb039d808e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92235d27-abff-49e1-89cf-fdb039d808e4
  20th October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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