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title: "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046c62"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2024-10-21"
---

# BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c62

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board," hosted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), reached its award stage. The contract spans the "Other community, social and personal services" category and involves transferring deceased patients and related case notes between Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The awarded contract, valued at £351,000, was signed on 13 September 2024, to be executed through an open procedure. This service is required daily from Monday to Friday, with key time constraints to ensure timely arrivals and departures of the deceased. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry, especially those that can comply with specific professional standards such as membership in the National Association of Funeral Directors. Companies providing hearse or private ambulance services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive operations and adhering to strict scheduling requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With a possibility for contract extensions based on performance evaluations, this tender can present a stable revenue stream and foster business growth for service providers in the sector.

## Notice

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. Overview: -Approximate 12 month contract -Transfer of deceased patients and case notes from Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd -Transfers must be via hearse or private ambulance -Daily service required (Monday-Friday) between 1-4 deceased patients -Deceased must arrive in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd mortuary by 9:30 am -Deceased to be transferred back to Wrexham Maelor Hospital to arrive before 3.30pm -Must be a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (evidence required) -Transfer will require two persons Length of contract It is the health board's intention to initially tender the service for twelve (12) months with an option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods, with the extension period being subject to supplier performance in line with Key Performance indicators (KPI's) and contract reviews.

Renewal: option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033984-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £351,000 |

## 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 | ST ASAPH |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL17 0JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Electoral ward | Bodelwyddan |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services
- 98371120 - Cremation services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033984-2024
- 30 May 2024 at 12:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016881-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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