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title: "Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed4b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral)

Buyer: NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed4b

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## Summary

The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is procuring Bereavement and Mortuary Services covering adult and child funerals, as well as sensitive burials, with services to be provided at Peterborough City, Stamford and Rutland, and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, is classified under the funeral services industry category. The process follows an open competition method suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), under a single-stage Light Touch Regime. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 12:30 on 18th June 2026, with the contract commencing on 24th July 2026. The contract will span three years with an option for a one-year extension, and it is valued at £180,000 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in funeral, bereavement, and mortuary services to expand their reach by partnering with a major NHS trust. Companies offering culturally inclusive services and capable of handling technical specifications like out-of-hours arrangements and compliance with NHS standards will find this opportunity particularly fitting. SMEs and VCSEs within the specified regions of East England can leverage this to enhance business portfolios, engage in governance, and incorporate digital tracking innovations. By aligning with the stringent criteria set by the NHS, businesses can secure a reputable contract and demonstrate service excellence in a competitive sector.

## Notice

Following on from the Preliminary market engagement notice issued 02/12/2025 (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079062-2025) the Authority requires provision of Bereavement and Mortuary Services for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust hereafter referred to as "The Trust". The service required covers:- * adult funerals; * child funerals; and * sensitive burials. The service is to cover hospital sites including: - Peterborough City Hospital - Stamford and Rutland Hospital - Hinchingbrooke Hospital Proposed contract term is 3 years + 1 year extension. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Suppliers can find additional information at the above-mentioned address. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform with up-to-date Core Supplier Information. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the above-mentioned address before the stated Submission Deadline of 12:30 18/06/2026.

### Planning Information

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (the “Authority”) is seeking to engage with the market in advance of a forthcoming procurement for the provision of Bereavement and Mortuary Services across its hospital sites, including Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Stamford and Rutland Hospital.
Suppliers wishing to participate in this pre-market engagement should confirm their interest by email to nwangliaft.procurement@nhs.net to arrange a 121 meeting with the Trust before the Engagement Deadline.
Please include the following detail in your email:
- Quoting Reference - Premarket engagement Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral) (W213334)
- Full name
- Company/organisation name
- Contact details (E-mail and phone number)
This Notice is for information only.
The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the requirements, the estimated value, the service classification of this requirement and the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding and the Authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Authority to commence any competitive tender process. The Authority is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in participating in this premarket engagement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046702-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| 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 | NORTH WEST ANGLIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE3 9GZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Ravensthorpe |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 19:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046702-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 16:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079062-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046702-2026
  20th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079062-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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