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title: "QUB/2596/24 Provision of Funeral Director Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047913"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2025-01-07"
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# QUB/2596/24 Provision of Funeral Director Services

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047913

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has successfully concluded the tender process for the provision of Funeral Director Services, under the procurement ID QUB/2596/24. This service, classified under CPV code 98371200 (Undertaking services), entails the discreet and dignified collection, removal, and transportation of donor remains across Northern Ireland, including storage and provision of associated accessories. The contract, valued at GBP 438,630, was awarded to McClure's Funeral Service Ltd, with the procurement process completed as of 7th January 2025. The contract period is set for 12 months initially, with potential extensions up to six additional years, subject to annual reviews.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral services industry with extensive experience and industry credentials. Eligible firms must demonstrate a proven track record with similar contracts and be affiliated with reputable professional bodies such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or The Irish Association of Funeral Directors. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, ideal for SMEs positioned to deliver high standards of customer service and cost-effectiveness. This contract also paves the way for long-term business growth through potential contract renewals and extensions.

## Notice

Queen's requires the provision of the discreet and dignified Funeral Director services to include the vital timely collection, removal and transportation of human (donor remains) from locations across Northern Ireland. This will include collection from CBMSE Mortuary situated at 97 Lisburn Road Belfast and subsequent delivery to the agreed designated Crematorium (Belfast or Greater Belfast area) or on occasion a cemetery within Northern Ireland. The Funeral Director must supply coffins and associated accessories and must have the capability to store donors for up to 72 hours (weekends) in refrigeration on their own business site when necessary. The Economic Operator must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in delivering a service of this nature including the details of a similar contract they have held either current or completed in the last 5 years. The Economic Operator must be a member of an associated professional body such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's requires the provision of the discreet and dignified Funeral Director services to include the vital timely collection, removal and transportation of human (donor remains) from locations across Northern Ireland. This will include collection from CBMSE Mortuary situated at 97 Lisburn Road Belfast and subsequent delivery to the agreed designated Crematorium (Belfast or Greater Belfast area) or on occasion a cemetery within Northern Ireland. The Funeral Director must supply coffins and associated accessories and must have the capability to store donors for up to 72 hours (weekends) in refrigeration on their own business site when necessary. The Economic Operator must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in delivering a service of this nature including the details of a similar contract they have held either current or completed in the last 5 years. The Economic Operator must be a member of an associated professional body such as The British Institute of Funeral Directors or The Irish Association of Funeral Directors.

Options: The Contract will initially be for a period 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 72 months.

Renewal: The Contract will initially be for a period 12 months, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 72 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000308-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £438,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCCLURE'S FUNERAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2025 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000308-2025
- 2 Jul 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020096-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk
- http://www.qub.ac.uk/po
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

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