---
title: "STCH - Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# STCH - Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613e2

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, along with the Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, have completed a joint procurement process for the provision of funeral services. The process concluded with a contract awarded to W M Simpson & Son, valued at £207,342, with a gross amount of £248,810. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method, and the procurement stage is now at the award stage as of 26th June 2026. The service delivery will occur in the region of UKE32, comprising part of South Yorkshire, over a contract period intended from 9th July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The contracts align with the main industry category of 'Funeral and related services', offering strategic opportunities for service providers in this sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in funeral services, particularly those with a focus on quality and social value, given the award criteria emphasis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the highlighted suitability. The contract offers avenues for business expansion through guaranteed service provision across two major NHS trusts, with potential renewal and extensions, offering a stable and sustained opportunity for growth in the funeral service sector in the specified geographic area. Successful bidders can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and expand their footprint within the public services domain.

## Notice

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust have conducted a joint procurement process in order to select a single supplier to deliver Funeral Services for both Trusts.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x optional 12-month contract extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,500 |
| Lots value | £302,500 |
| Awards value | £207,342 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | SHEFFIELD CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W M SIMPSON & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060180-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060180-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008808-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wsimpsonandson.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeProjectRef:C415669
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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