Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c70-030c-72d4-bc99-bd5d2b4c7fe5/whht-baby-funeral-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # WHHT - Baby Funeral Services [Hertfordshire NHS Procurement](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hertfordshire-nhs-procurement) Estimated value £40,000 to £70,000 Published 28 Jun 2021 Deadline Closed 16 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT) invited tenders for baby funeral services. The contract length is an initial 3 years, with options to extend, up to a maximum of 5 years. Child funeral services apply to those funeral services where the deceased is under 12 years of age, including funeral services for stillborn or infants, and fetal disposal arrangements (non-viable fetuses - NVFs). Full details of the Trust's requirements will be available in the specification contained within the tender documentation. Core requirements include: - The contract(s) shall be performed generally in accordance with the Code of Practice of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD); - The contractor(s) will be required to carry out basic cremations and burials as instructed by the WHHT. Funerals will be conducted in a professional manner, with punctuality, decency, decorum and respect for a diverse range of cultures whether or not mourners are in attendance; - Contractors' staff will be expected to have received training with respect to their specific duties and must use the appropriate dress code; - All funeral arrangements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Trust, patient and relatives. The WHHT's bereavement services or other nominated location is to be informed of any changes to agreed arrangements at least 72 hours before the time of the funeral; - Funeral directors shall use every endeavour to ensure that the client, and also the Trust, understand the range of services and care offered, the prices and also any known disbursements, being the fees which may be paid out on behalf of the Trust, to Ministers of Religion, Civil Celebrates, Cemetery or Crematorium fees, and suchlike; - The contractor(s) shall ensure that the appropriate certificates are issued and all other documentation (such as ensuring the correct identity of the deceased) has been completed before a funeral takes place; - The services shall be provided in accordance with the specification and, except in emergencies, the contractor(s) shall not deviate from the specification without the prior written consent of the Trust's Authorised Officer. Additional information: ### FTS Ref: 2021/S 000-004766 e-Tendering Portal URL: [nhs.bravosolution.co.uk](https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html) ITT Ref: itt\_HP\_31879 Read full description ## CPV classification Funeral services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/68a86270-ebb9-4d96-bac5-c054c20f0669) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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