Tender

Provision of Sandwell Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of Sandwell Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country. The contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026. The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) for services related to funeral and related services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the funeral services industry to compete for providing transportation services and funeral arrangements in the Black Country area. Companies specialising in funeral services, particularly those with experience in providing coroners transportation and public health funeral services, may find this tender suitable for their business growth. It is recommended that businesses interested in this tender carefully review the requirements for each Lot and submit their proposals by the specified deadline to be considered for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Sandwell Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country

Notice Description

Sandwell as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service provides services relating to the transportation of bodies on behalf of the Coroner. In addition, Sandwell MBC recognises the profound impact bereavement has on families and the importance of the funeral as part of a healthy grieving process. Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a low cost funeral service for those families who choose to use this service. The tender is therefore offered as four Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots: Lot 1 - Coroners Transportation - Sandwell Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation - Dudley Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation - Walsall Lot 4 - Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell's low cost funeral service) Contract Period The contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026 The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. 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/2e4254f5-654f-45a1-ae17-a6aafc74dda0
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 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
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

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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