--- title: "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141839" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141839" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141839.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141839.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2024-10-21" --- # BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141839 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-141839) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-141839.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the transfer of deceased patients between Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The contract, under the title "BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board," falls under the health industry category and is located in the UK regions of UKL13 and UKL23. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and the tendering process started earlier in the year, culminating in the award on 21 October 2024. The contract value is £351,000, and it was signed on 13 September 2024. The contract requires a daily service from Monday to Friday over an approximate twelve-month term, with potential extensions based on performance evaluations. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in funeral and transportation services, particularly those capable of transferring deceased patients by hearse or private ambulance. Companies that meet the stipulated requirements such as timely transport, specific arrival and departure times, and membership in the National Association of Funeral Directors are well-positioned to compete. The tender not only provides a stable contract valued at £351,000 but also offers potential extensions, further incentivizing high performance and reliable service delivery. SMEs in the related service sectors could also find collaborative opportunities to bid as consortia, enhancing their capabilities to fulfill such public contracts. ## Notice The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. Overview: -Approximate 12 month contract -Transfer of deceased patients and case notes from Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd -Transfers must be via hearse or private ambulance -Daily service required (Monday-Friday) between 1-4 deceased patients -Deceased must arrive in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd mortuary by 9:30 am -Deceased to be transferred back to Wrexham Maelor Hospital to arrive before 3.30pm -Must be a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (evidence required) -Transfer will require two persons Length of contract It is the health board's intention to initially tender the service for twelve (12) months with an option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods, with the extension period being subject to supplier performance in line with Key Performance indicators (KPI's) and contract reviews. Renewal: option to extend for two (2) twelve (6) month periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141839 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £340,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £351,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | ST ASAPH | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL17 0JL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FUNERAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98300000 - Miscellaneous services - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services - 98371120 - Cremation services - 98371200 - Undertaking services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141839 - 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141839 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479523 BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493080 BCU-OJEU-56415 - Transfer of Deceased Patients for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - The Health Board is inviting suppliers to quote to transfer deceased patients from the Wrexham Maelor Hospital to Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, by either hearse or private ambulance, for the purposes of post mortem examination. The deceased would then be transferred back to Wrexham on the same day following completion of the examination. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-141839 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/go/68278492018FC97332F9 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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