This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jan 2023 at 13:02

Tender

20 Jul 2022 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a tender process for the supply of goods and provision of bereavement-related services. The procurement involves various lots, such as new/replacement memorials and renovation of plaques, with active contract statuses. The total value of the tender is 251,000 GBP, and the main industry category is funeral services. The Council's ongoing requirement aims to support cremation services and memorial products. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions was on the 22nd of August 2022.

This public procurement opportunity by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents lucrative prospects for businesses specialized in funeral and related services, as well as suppliers of memorial products. With several active lots and a considerable total contract value, businesses can compete for providing a range of goods and services related to cremations and memorials. The open procedure and the variety of lots available offer a chance for SMEs to participate and contribute to the Council's service delivery in the funeral industry, enhancing business growth and potential collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

New/Replacement Memorials and Memorial Plaques and Sundries

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Renovation of Plaques and Additional Inscriptions on Existing Memorials

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Renewal: Please refer to the ITT Documents

Book of Remembrance

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Memorial Inspections and Repairs/Remedial Works Following Safety Inspection and Damage

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Flower Pots and Sundry Items

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Grave Excavation and Preparation Equipment

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0353a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001548-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
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
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Odlings Limited t/a The Columbaria Company

Odlings Ltd t/a The Columbaria Company

Scribes Plus Limited

Teleshore UK Limited

Treasured Memories Ltd

Trevor EW Hickton Ltd t/a Hickton-Jones Sone Masonry

Trevor EW Hickton Ltd t/a Hickton-Jones Stone Masonry

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