--- title: "Funeral Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS LANARKSHIRE" published: "2025-03-24" --- # Funeral Services Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3ab.json) ## Summary NHS Lanarkshire has issued a public procurement tender for the provision of Funeral Services, covering various locations within Lanarkshire. This procurement process is at the active stage under an open procedure. The tender, split into four lots, includes services for individual cremations/burials in North and South Lanarkshire for pregnancies over 12 weeks, shared services for pregnancies under 24 weeks across Lanarkshire, and the transfer of deceased within the NHS Lanarkshire mortuary sites and to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The estimated contract value is £174,190, with the possibility of renewal extending up to five years. The tender was published on 5th June 2023, with submission deadlines set for 5th July 2023, ensuring timely assessments and award decisions from the same date. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the funeral services industry, particularly those experienced in handling cremation, burial services, and the transportation of deceased individuals. Firms capable of providing specialised services such as handling bariatric patients and offering flexible working hours are well-suited to compete. The contract's duration and potential renewals provide a stable business opportunity, encouraging local service providers to grow their operations while fulfilling community and health service requirements set out by NHS Lanarkshire. ## Notice NHS Lanarkshire wishes to put in place a contract for Funeral Services. The contract will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 2 - Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 3 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 4 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased. - This lot covers the transfer of deceased from any NHS Lanarkshire mortuary site to another based upon capacity. There will also be a requirement to transfer deceased from any of the three acute sites to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital mortuary for hospital Fiscal PM's. Bidders should note that there will on occasion be a requirement for the transportation of bariatric patients. This activity will be carried out during both office and out of hours ### Lot Information Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1). Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1). Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1). Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance or given to/collected by parents. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter. (3+1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010801-2025 | | 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 | 24 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £174,190 | | Lots value | £174,189 | | 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 | NHS LANARKSHIRE | | Locality | BOTHWELL | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G71 8BB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2025 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010801-2025 - 5 Jun 2023 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015827-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731836 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00297 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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