--- title: "Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4de.json) ## Summary Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is inviting tenders for the provision of funeral services, body storage, and transport of the deceased for post mortems across multiple sites in the Northumbria and Newcastle regions. This procurement is aimed at the funeral and related services industry, with the title "Provision of Funerals, Transfer for Post Mortem and Associated Services" and falls under the CPV code 98370000. The open procedure tender process is currently active, with submissions being accepted electronically and in writing until 12:00 PM on 1 April 2025. The award decision will commence on 1 April 2025. The contract is set for a duration of 1080 days with potential optional extensions of up to three additional 12-month periods. The primary locations for service delivery include sites like North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital, and others across Northumberland and Newcastle upon Tyne. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the funeral services sector looking to expand their operations and client base within the healthcare facility management industry. Companies specialising in post mortem transfers and funeral services with a capability to handle high volumes of deceased transport will be well-suited to compete. Involvement in this contract can significantly enhance a firm’s portfolio, establishing long-term relationships with the NHS Foundation Trusts in the region. Smaller local businesses can benefit from the extensive contract period and renewal possibilities, providing stability and consistent business growth opportunities over several years. ## Notice This procurement is for the provision of funeral services, body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post mortem. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is for the provision of funeral services, body storage and transport of the deceased between sites for post mortem from all sites listed below. The expectation based on previous years is that transport of the deceased will make up a major portion of the contract. The Trust's sites are listed below the Trust may increase, reduce or vary the locations as any time during the contract: 1. North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Lane, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8NH (NTGH) 2. Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ (WGH) 3. Hexham General Hospital, Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1QJ (HGH) 4. Alnwick Infirmary, Infirmary Drive, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2NS 5. Berwick Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LT 6. Blyth Community Hospital, Thoroton Street, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 1DX 7 Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6NZ (NSECH) 8 Whalton Unit, (Morpeth Cottage Hospital), South Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2BT 9 Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP (to note this is a Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital) 10 Freeman Hospital, Freeman Rd, High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN (to note this is a Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital) Renewal: 3 x optional 12 month extension periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006170-2025 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006170-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.judiciary.uk/ - https://www.nhfm.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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