---
title: "Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec4d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ec4d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-11"
---

# Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec4d

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is actively involved in the procurement of funeral services, with their tender process resulting in awards to Gordon Barber Funeral Directors. This process falls under the category of services and is conducted via an open competition method, emphasising "Below threshold - open competition." The trust, a public authority within the central government, is located in Norwich, UK, and managed by Dominic Byrne. Key contractual dates include the contract's start on 11th June 2025, with an initial end on 9th June 2028, and potential extension until 10th June 2030. The focus of the procurement is to provide funeral services specifically tailored for the hospital, as per the legal basis outlined in UK legislation.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, particularly those able to adhere to the tender documentation and pricing schedule outlined. Organisations such as large funeral directors like Gordon Barber have already been active participants, showcasing the procurement is suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs, offering capacity for growth in delivering funeral services within the Norwich locality. The emphasis on open competition allows businesses of various scales to compete effectively, fostering industry growth and expanding local service provision capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of Funeral Services to the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031388-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GORDON BARBER FUNERAL DIRECTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 07:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031388-2025
- 11 Jun 2025 at 07:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031387-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031388-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031387-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009045-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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