Hertfordshire NHS Procurement · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Baby Funeral Services Contract to Dale and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd by Hertfordshire NHS Procurement

Awarded 30 Jun 2021

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Awarded30 Jun 2021
Value£50,000.00
SupplierDale and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd
AgencyHertfordshire NHS Procurement
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 2y 4mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 June 2021Expired 29 June 2024

About

Hertfordshire NHS Procurement awarded a contract to Dale and Sons Funeral Directors Ltd for baby funeral services on behalf of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust (WHHT).

The contract covers funeral services for deceased individuals under 12 years of age, including stillborn infants, infants, and fetal disposal arrangements for non-viable fetuses.

The initial term is 3 years, with options to extend up to a maximum of 5 years.

Core requirements include adherence to the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Code of Practice, conducting basic cremations and burials as instructed by WHHT, maintaining professionalism, punctuality, decency, and respect for diverse cultures, ensuring staff training and appropriate dress code, notifying WHHT's bereavement services of any changes at least 72 hours before funerals, providing clear information on services, prices, and disbursements, and ensuring all necessary certificates and documentation are completed before funerals.

The contract value is £50,000.

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