Tender

Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services." This procurement, classified under funeral services, is set in the West Midlands, specifically Oldbury (postal code B69 3DB). The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 19th August 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, with a minimum value of £400,000. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract is intended to commence on 1st November 2022, lasting until 31st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, cemetery services, and cremation services. Companies that supply related goods, such as memorial products or cremation equipment, would benefit from this opportunity. Given the estimated contract value, this could help enhance the capabilities and outreach of interested businesses within the funeral and bereavement-related service sector, aligning with the ongoing needs of the council to provide quality services to its community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC ("the Council") has two crematoria and eight cemeteries for which it is responsible. The Crematoria act as key functional services in meeting Environmental Health Regulations as well as providing a local service to the residents of Sandwell, where they can access appropriate means for the cremation of the deceased. The Crematoria and Cemeteries also act as places where bereaved families and friends can have various lasting memorials erected in a peaceful and respectful setting to commemorate their loved ones. The Council has an on-going requirement for the supply of goods and services to support its front-line service delivery in relation to the performing of cremations and for memorial products. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e768bb1d-581b-45af-b38a-5e73854f233c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

42350000 - Cremators

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Post Town
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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