Tender

Funeral Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jan 2022 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for funeral services within the Black Country region, specifically covering Coroners Transportation for Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This open tender, titled "Funeral Services" (SMBC 21103), is at the active stage, with submissions due by 15:00 hours on 18 February 2022. The contract will run from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026 and has a total budget of £500,000. Interested suppliers may bid for one or more of the five Lots offered under this procurement process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in funeral and related services, particularly those offering transportation solutions, funeral arrangements for individuals without next of kin, or low-cost funeral services. Companies with expertise in dignified funeral management and culturally sensitive services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. This tender encourages participation from local enterprises aiming to enhance their operational capacity and expand their market presence in the funeral services sector.

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Notice Title

Funeral Services

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.The tender is offered as five 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 - Coroners Transportation - WolverhamptonLot 5 - Sandwell Funeral Services The contract period for all Lots will be from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026.Submission deadline is 18 February 2022 at 15:00 hours and must be made via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coroners Transportation - Sandwell

Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Sandwell.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time.

Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation - Dudley

Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Dudley.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time.

Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation - Walsall

Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Walsall.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time.

Lot 4 - Coroners Transportation - Wolverhampton

Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Wolverhampton.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time.

Lot 5 - Sandwell Funeral Services

Sandwell MBC, through its Registration Services, arrange and manage funerals of individuals who die with either no next of kin, or where family members of the deceased do not wish to or are unable to undertake funeral arrangements.This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, nursing homes and hospitals in Sandwell. The funeral will be dignified, reflecting religious and cultural beliefs or any reasonable wishes of the deceased if these were known, ensuring the values are maintained of a caring public service. In addition, the Council through its Registration Services also makes funeral arrangements on behalf of families requiring a "low cost funeral". This Lot Includes Public Health Funerals and Sandwell's "low cost" funeral service.

Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001476-2022
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Prince
Contact Email
jessica_prince@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
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
TLG36 Dudley, TLG37 Sandwell, TLG38 Walsall, TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

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