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Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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21 Oct 2025 at 11:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of mortuary facilities and pathology services for the Black Country Coroners Service, which operates within Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. This contract is at the planning stage and is presented as a UK1 Pipeline Notice. The services will be structured into four lots, each covering one of the local authority areas. The procurement adopts an open procedure method, with a future notice date set for 24th November 2025, while the contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This process is categorised under the service industry, specifically targeting pathology services and is classified as above threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and mortuary services, particularly those with existing ties or interest in the West Midlands region, as it spans multiple local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, especially those capable of operating within a framework agreement. Companies with expertise in providing these specialised services stand to benefit from long-term engagement and the potential to secure a stable revenue stream across one or more lots outlined in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services

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. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Lot 2 - Walsall Lot 3 - Wolverhampton Lot 4 - Dudley Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d096
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067038-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Walsall Council

Wolverhampton City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
B69 3DE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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