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title: "PR7084 - RFL - Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0357fd"
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buyer: "ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# PR7084 - RFL - Funeral Services

Buyer: ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0357fd

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## Summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for funeral services under the title "PR7084 - RFL - Funeral Services". The procurement falls under the services category and involves the provision of funeral services and deceased patients transfer. The process is at the planning stage and was started on 1st August 2022. The contracting authority is accepting tenders until 9th September 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The location for the services is in London.

This tender for funeral services by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust presents growth opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry. Companies offering funeral services and deceased patient transfer services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contracting process being in the planning stage allows interested businesses to prepare their submissions before the deadline on 9th September 2022. Participating in this open procedure tender can help businesses expand their services and establish valuable partnerships with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

## Notice

This procurement is for a contract for the provision of funeral services and deceased patients transfer for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

### Lot Information

LOT 1 - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital

The provider will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the respective hospital bereavement service as per standard "Public Health Funerals" to the Chase Farm and Barnet Sites. Funerals shall be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, dignity and respect whether or not mourners are in attendance. All arrangements for the funeral will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Bereavement service or designated person appointed by the Trust. These requirements may, at times, include bespoke requests, which should be discussed and agreed where possible and any subsequent costs agreed prior to final arrangements being confirmed. All funerals paid for by the Trust shall be carried out at the Contract price and shall be "net", that is after deduction of all agreed discounts. The amount of any additional duty to the Contract price and any early settlement discounts shall be shown separately in the contract and subsequent invoices A cemetery / cremation authority will be established in agreement with the provider based on cost, efficiency and quality. This will be in agreement with the Trust Bereavement Service.

LOT 2 - Royal Free Hospital

The provider will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the respective hospital bereavement service as per standard "Public Health Funerals" for the Royal Free Hospital Sites. Funerals shall be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, dignity and respect whether or not mourners are in attendance. All arrangements for the funeral will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Bereavement service or designated person appointed by the Trust. These requirements may, at times, include bespoke requests, which should be discussed and agreed where possible and any subsequent costs agreed prior to final arrangements being confirmed. All funerals paid for by the Trust shall be carried out at the Contract price and shall be "net", that is after deduction of all agreed discounts. The amount of any additional duty to the Contract price and any early settlement discounts shall be shown separately in the contract and subsequent invoices A cemetery / cremation authority will be established in agreement with the provider based on cost, efficiency and quality. This will be in agreement with the Trust Bereavement Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025366-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW3 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Junction |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2022 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025366-2022
- 19 Aug 2022 at 11:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023111-2022
- 1 Aug 2022 at 19:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021023-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhspps.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk/

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