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title: "Funeral Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731836"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANARKSHIRE"
published: "2025-03-24"
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# Funeral Services

Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731836

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## Summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to establish a contract for Funeral Services, encompassing a total of four distinct lots across different regions in Lanarkshire, UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure for submissions. The contract includes services that span North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, and the entire Lanarkshire area, with specific focus areas such as individual cremations and burials for pregnancies over 12 weeks, shared services for pregnancies under 24 weeks, and the transfer of deceased individuals between mortuary sites. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 5th July 2023, at 17:00.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral and cremation services, as well as those with capabilities in transportation, particularly for bariatric cases. Companies that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and possess the expertise to handle sensitive services during and outside office hours will be well-positioned to compete. The contract, valued at £174,190 and structured over a potential five-year period including renewal options, offers considerable potential for continual business growth for service providers equipped to meet the specified demands.

## Notice

NHS Lanarkshire wishes to put in place a contract for Funeral Services. The contract will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 2 - Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 3 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 4 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased. - This lot covers the transfer of deceased from any NHS Lanarkshire mortuary site to another based upon capacity. There will also be a requirement to transfer deceased from any of the three acute sites to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital mortuary for hospital Fiscal PM's. Bidders should note that there will on occasion be a requirement for the transportation of bariatric patients. This activity will be carried out during both office and out of hours

### Lot Information

Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks

Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased

Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 12 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter, (3+1+1).

Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks

Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance or given to/collected by parents. This activity will be carried out during office hours.

Renewal: The contract duration will be three (3) years with an opportunity to review and extend the contract for a further one (1) year with an optional one (1) year thereafter. (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526610 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,190 |
| Lots value | £174,189 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526610
- 5 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480214

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=1
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 1 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=2
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 2 - Processing Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=3
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 3 - Certificate as to Canvassing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=4
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 4 - Certificate Non Collusive Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=5
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 5 - Form of Offer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=6
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 6 - Form 1 Authorisation for Burial or Cremation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=7
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 7 - Form 2 - Authorisation for Burial or Cremation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=8
  5th June 2023 - Appendix 8 - Offer Qualification Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=9
  5th June 2023 - Conditions for the Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=10
  5th June 2023 - ITT - NHSL685 Funeral Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=11
  5th June 2023 - NHSL685 Quality Technical Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=12
  5th June 2023 - Commercial Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480214&idx=13
  5th June 2023 - NHSL685 - SPD Completion Guide
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480214
  Funeral Services - NHS Lanarkshire wishes to put in place a contract for Funeral Services. The contract will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 2 - Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 3 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 4 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased. - This lot covers the transfer of deceased from any NHS Lanarkshire mortuary site to another based upon capacity. There will also be a requirement to transfer deceased from any of the three acute sites to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital mortuary for hospital Fiscal PM's. Bidders should note that there will on occasion be a requirement for the transportation of bariatric patients. This activity will be carried out during both office and out of hours
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526610
  Funeral Services - NHS Lanarkshire wishes to put in place a contract for Funeral Services. The contract will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - Covering North Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 2 - Covering South Lanarkshire - pregnancy over 12 weeks, these will be individual cremations/burials and service, ashes will be scattered in the garden of remembrance. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 3 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide - pregnancy under 24 weeks, this will be carried out as shared service and cremation. This activity will be carried out during office hours. Lot 4 - Covering Lanarkshire Wide, Transfer of Deceased. - This lot covers the transfer of deceased from any NHS Lanarkshire mortuary site to another based upon capacity. There will also be a requirement to transfer deceased from any of the three acute sites to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital mortuary for hospital Fiscal PM's. Bidders should note that there will on occasion be a requirement for the transportation of bariatric patients. This activity will be carried out during both office and out of hours

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotscourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731836

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