---
title: "Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0310a8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0310a8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2022-03-30"
---

# Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0310a8

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is managing a procurement process for the "Provision of Funeral Services" on behalf of the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. This open procedure is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £400,000. Key deadlines include the submission of bids, which has already concluded, and the tender opened on 28th February 2022. This procurement activity is focused on the funeral services industry, and the delivery addresses specified are within the region of Cardiff, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those that offer comprehensive service provisions including transportation, care of the deceased, and logistics for burial or cremation. Participating businesses should be prepared to meet the specified criteria outlined in the tender documentation and should possess the capacity to manage the requests of the health board, which may increasingly cater to those in vulnerable financial situations seeking funeral services. Suppliers that have experience in handling sensitive situations and complying with healthcare standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Funeral Services. Historically funeral services had been provided for those who passed away in the care of the NHS that had no immediate family or relatives. In recent years the need for NHS funeral services has increased to include those who do not have the money or assets necessary to pay for a funeral. The Provision of a Funeral Service would typically include: - - Attending the necessary arrangements as instructed by the UHBs - Provision of any necessary staff and/ or bearers - Provision of a coffin suitable for the purposes of cremation or burial to include name plate - Transfer of the deceased from the place of death - Care of the deceased prior to the funeral/ chapel of rest - Provision of a hearse to the nearest crematorium or cemetery - Cremation/ cemetery fee - Plot Charge and/or casket - Ministers fee (if attendance has been requested) - Doctors Certificates (may not be chargeable)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Funeral Services.

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for up two years at the sole discretion of the Health Board which is included in the months duration within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008602-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008602-2022
- 28 Jan 2022 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002574-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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