Bereavement and Mortuary Services (Funeral)
Description: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NWA NHS FT) is preparing the scope of requirements for the provision of Bereavement and Mortuary Services across its hospital sites including: - Peterborough City Hospital - Stamford and Rutland Hospital - Hinchingbrooke Hospital The potential scale and complexity of this service offers a significant opportunity to providers within the funeral, bereavement, and mortuary services sector. Prior to initiating any procurement, the Trust wishes to engage with the market to discuss key topics that will inform the future procurement exercise, including specification scope and potential contract allocation (lots), service resilience, cultural inclusivity, governance, compliance with emerging standards and procurement process. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: Collection and transfer of deceased patients (including bariatric and super-bariatric cases) within (read more...)
Summary: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for procuring Bereavement and Mortuary Services, which are to be provided across multiple hospital sites, including Peterborough City Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. This falls under the services category within the funeral and related services industry. The procurement process initiated is a tender, with pre-market engagement scheduled with a deadline on 19th December 2025. Potential suppliers are encouraged to reach out via email for one-to-one meetings. The procurement planning involves consideration of service resilience, inclusivity, and compliance with NHS standards, particularly in light of recommendations from the David Fuller Inquiry.