Published date: 15 July 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 August 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Funeral services - 98371000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£195,000

Procurement reference

BIP701246522

Published date

15 July 2022

Closing date

15 August 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2022

Contract end date

30 September 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

1.2The Contractor will be required to conduct basic cremations and burials as instructed by the Trust. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum, and respect whether mourners are in attendance or not. All the arrangements for the funeral will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust. The Trust's Patient Registration Department or other nominated location is to be informed of such arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral. Where arrangements involve the funeral of a child, the Hospital Chaplaincy is to be contacted to establish if any pastoral support is being provided to those concerned. Except for NVF's (non-viable Foetus), unless otherwise directed, a minister of the appropriate religion shall attend.

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About the buyer

Address

Cliftonville Road
Northampton
NN1 5BD
UK

Telephone

+441604523922

Email

lynda.furness@nhs.net