--- title: "FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068934.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-04-23" --- # FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068934.json) ## Summary Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of funeral services across Lot 1: Frimley Park Hospital and Lot 2: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital. The procurement falls under the 'Other community, social, and personal services' and 'Funeral and related services' categories. The tender has been initiated through an open competition method and carries a gross value of £150,435. Important dates include the end of the enquiry period on 15th May 2026 and the submission deadline on 22nd May 2026. The contracts, which are within the UKJ25 region, are set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will initially run until 31st July 2029, with optional extensions available. Potential bidders are advised to submit proposals via the Atamis portal as indicated in the submission guidelines. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, capable of delivering services tailored to the needs outlined by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Contractors can bid on either or both lots, thus accommodating businesses interested in expanding their geographical reach or service capacity. This procurement offers chances for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationships with a central government public authority. The weighting in evaluation criteria, comprising 50% Technical, 10% Social Value, and 40% Commercial aspects, further aligns with firms that emphasise community impact alongside business acumen. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal provides a longer-term partnership opportunity subject to performance review, making it ideal for stable growth strategies in the healthcare-related services sector. ## Notice Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide funeral services for Lot 1 Frimley Park Hospital and Lot 2 Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital, as instructed by the Trust, supporting the Trust Mortuary Department and Patient Affairs Department. Funeral Service provision is required for patients who die but: * Patients with no next of kin * Patients whose relatives cannot be traced * Patients whose relatives are unwilling or unable to take responsibility * Adults * Children and infants * Stillborn babies * Nonviable foetuses (under 24 weeks gestation) * Products of Conception Bidders can either bid for Lot 1 Frimley Park Hospital or Lot 2 Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals or Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 (All Sites). ### Lot Information Frimley Park Hospital Provision of Funeral Services to Frimley Park Hospital. Options: Subject to the Trust's needs and following a satisfactory full contract performance review. Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension periods. Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals Provision of Funeral Services to Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. Options: Subject to the Trust's needs and following a satisfactory full contract performance review. Renewal: 2 x 12 months optional extension periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2026 | | 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,362 | | Lots value | £125,362 | | 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | FRIMLEY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU16 7UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Surrey Heath | | Electoral ward | Frimley | | Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath | | Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire, TLJ25 West Surrey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 08:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036901-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036906-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036901-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.frimleyhealth.nhs.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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