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title: "Funeral Services - Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Funeral Services - Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eea69452-9047-4a8a-85c6-14dacc8d1b8a

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## Summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for funeral services under the title "Funeral Services - Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on funeral and related services, with an estimated value of £90,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 13th August 2021. The services will be required within the United Kingdom, commencing on 1st October 2021 and running until 30th September 2023. The procurement method is through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of vendors to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector to expand their operations by providing compassionate and professional services as part of the contract. Companies specialised in delivering funeral arrangements, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to care and quality in service delivery will likely stand out in the bidding process.

## Notice

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) has a statutory duty under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, to provide suitable funeral arrangements for persons who have died whilst in Hospital, specifically in those cases where there is no one readily prepared to make the appropriate funeral arrangements. It is a key requirement that the Trust provides a hospital funeral contract that is both caring and compassionate and which is delivered in a professional manner, as a last service for the deceased & their bereaved. Additional information: To access the tender you will need to log in through the ProContract tendering portal http://www.supplying2nhs.org and register your interest. Please direct any correspondence via tender portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2b14a7-7e5a-4465-a04d-24a527e909ab |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BEBINGTON |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH63 4JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Clatterbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Wirral West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2b14a7-7e5a-4465-a04d-24a527e909ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2b14a7-7e5a-4465-a04d-24a527e909ab
  22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplying2nhs.org

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