---
title: "FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf64"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# FHFT - NC - Provision of Funeral Services

Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf64

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## Summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of funeral services, specifically targeting Frimley Park Hospital, Heatherwood, and Wexham Park Hospital. This procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category. The Trust sought a contractor to manage funeral services for patients without next of kin or where relatives are unavailable or unwilling to take responsibility. The procurement method employed was direct and below threshold, without competition, adhering to the light-touch regime. The awarded contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs until 31st July 2029, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. The award announcement was made on 29th June 2026.

The awarded supplier, THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in funeral services, particularly those that can cater to the sensitive requirements of NHS-associated contracts. This contract is particularly suitable for larger enterprises with experience in managing funerary services for hospitals and patient affairs, given the scope involving various categories of deceased patients. The contractual period and the optional extensions offer stability and potential long-term collaboration with the NHS Trust, benefiting businesses looking to secure steady contracts within the healthcare 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060884-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,362 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060884-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060884-2026
  29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://southern.coop/
- https://www.fhft.nhs.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-068934
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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