---
title: "Funeral Care & Life Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050626"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-04-23"
---

# Funeral Care & Life Planning

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050626

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on acquiring "Funeral Care & Life Planning" services. This procurement, categorised under funeral services, falls within the services industry and took place in the UK, specifically in the region of UKD. The process reached the award stage on 23rd April 2025, with Co-op Funeralcare selected as the supplier. The procurement method was direct, below threshold and executed without competition. The contract commenced on 10th March 2025 and is set to continue until 9th March 2028, with a total value of £25,650.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in funeral services. Businesses that offer comprehensive life planning and high-quality funeral services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, particularly if they can demonstrate efficiency, reliability, and the ability to meet contractual requirements without the need for competitive bidding. The direct procurement method underscores the importance of establishing trusted relationships with public authorities to secure contracts in future ventures.

## Notice

Funeral services & transfers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016447-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CO-OP FUNERALCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016447-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016447-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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