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title: "WHHT - Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029599"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# WHHT - Funeral Services

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029599

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## Summary

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust recently completed a tender process for funeral services, divided into two lots: Adult Funeral Services and Child Funeral Services. The main procurement category is classified under services within the funeral services industry (CPV code: 98371000). The procurement method was an open procedure, and the initial contract for adult services, valued at £250,000, is set to commence on 1 March 2021 for a duration of three years, with potential extensions up to five years. The process involved proposals being accepted for either lot or both, further facilitating competitive bidding. Key contacts for this procurement can be reached at Watford General Hospital, Watford, UKH.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those with experience in adhering to the National Association of Funeral Directors' standards. Companies involved in both adult and child funeral services are encouraged to explore this contract, especially given the requirement for culturally sensitive, professional care. Notably, firms that can demonstrate the necessary quality and cost-effectiveness in their bids will be well-positioned to participate in this contract and potentially grow their business through a stable, long-term partnership with the NHS Trust.

## Notice

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) invited tenders for funeral services. The tender was split into two lots -- adult funeral services and child funeral services. Bidders were able to submit tenders for one lot only or for both. The anticipated contract length is an initial 3 years commencing 1 March 2021, with options to extend, up to a maximum of 5 years

### Lot Information

Adult Funeral Services

This lot for adult funeral services shall apply to those funeral services where the deceased is 12 years of age or over. Full details of the Trust's requirements are available in the specification contained within the tender documentation. Core requirements include: -- The contract(s) shall be performed generally in accordance with the Code of Practice of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD); -- The contractor(s) will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the WHHT. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect for a diverse range of cultures whether or not mourners are in attendance; -- Contractors' staff will be expected to have received training with respect to their specific duties and must use the appropriate dress code; -- All funeral arrangements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust, patient and relatives. The WHHT's bereavement services or other nominated location is to be informed of any changes to agreed arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral; -- Funeral directors shall use every endeavour to ensure that the client, and also the Trust, understand the range of services and care offered, the prices and also any known disbursements, being the fees which may be paid out on behalf of the Trust, to Ministers of Religion, Civil Celebrates, Cemetery or Crematorium fees, and suchlike; -- The contractor(s) shall ensure that the appropriate certificates are issued and all other documentation (such as ensuring the correct identity of the deceased) has been completed before a funeral takes place; -- The services shall be provided in accordance with the specification and, except in emergencies, the contractor(s) shall not deviate from the specification without the prior written consent of the Trust's Authorised Officer.

Child Funeral Services

This lot for child funeral services applies to those funeral services where the deceased is under 12 years of age, including funeral services for stillborn or infants, and foetal disposal arrangements (non-viable births - NVBs). Full details of the Trust's requirements will be available in the specification contained within the tender documentation. Core requirements include: -- The contract(s) shall be performed generally in accordance with the Code of Practice of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD); -- The contractor(s) will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the WHHT. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect for a diverse range of cultures whether or not mourners are in attendance; -- Contractors' staff will be expected to have received training with respect to their specific duties and must use the appropriate dress code; -- All funeral arrangements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust, patient and relatives. The WHHT's bereavement services or other nominated location is to be informed of any changes to agreed arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral; -- Funeral directors shall use every endeavour to ensure that the client, and also the Trust, understand the range of services and care offered, the prices and also any known disbursements, being the fees which may be paid out on behalf of the Trust, to Ministers of Religion, Civil Celebrates, Cemetery or Crematorium fees, and suchlike; -- The contractor(s) shall ensure that the appropriate certificates are issued and all other documentation (such as ensuring the correct identity of the deceased) has been completed before a funeral takes place; -- The services shall be provided in accordance with the specification and, except in emergencies, the contractor(s) shall not deviate from the specification without the prior written consent of the Trust's Authorised Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003633-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD18 0HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Vicarage |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | J&S FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003633-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615624-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/default.asp

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