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Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services - AWARD

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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23 Apr 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has procured a contract for mortuary facilities and pathology services to support the Black Country Coroners Service. This service covers the jurisdictions of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton and is divided into four distinct Lots, each corresponding to a local authority area. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85111800 for Pathology services, and additional classifications like Funeral and related services, is being handled through an open procedure. The contract started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2030, with the award having been updated on 23rd April 2026. While the tender period ended on 16th February 2026, the procurement's award value most recently recorded was £1,143,482.40.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses related to medical laboratories, pathology, and funeral services to expand into the Black Country region through long-term partnerships. While SMEs and VCSEs might face limitations due to suitability criteria, larger enterprises specialising in medical and laboratory services can vie for subcontracts or collaborations within awarded entities such as Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish themselves in multiple regions within the UK and bolster their industry presence, especially in pathology and funeral service domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), through its Registration Services, acts as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service. The jurisdiction of the Black Country Coroners Service encompasses the four local authority areas of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. To support the delivery of coronial responsibilities, the provision of mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country region will be procured under this contract. The services will be divided into four (4) Lots, each corresponding to one of the local authority areas. Each Lot represents the provision of mortuary and pathology services specific to the corresponding local authority area. The criteria for each lot will be the same, where TUPE arrangements may apply. Further details regarding the requirements for each Lot can be found in Schedule 5 - Specification. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 2 - Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 3 - City of Wolverhampton Council and Lot 4 - Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66a779e4-a58c-4f39-8ebc-9429089227b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c14fdd2-435d-42c2-8ede-a8dddda06564
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,143,482 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Further Information

Notice Documents

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