Planning

Public Health Funerals - Market Engagement Questionnaire

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 16:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Feb 2026 at 16:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Public Health Funerals - Market Engagement Questionnaire," focusing on funeral and related services. As a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, the Council seeks to engage with the market through a formal questionnaire accessible via the Dudley Intend portal. The procurement is based in Dudley, United Kingdom, within the UKG36 region. Prospective providers are invited to participate by submitting the questionnaire by 2 March 2026. This process anticipates a contract period commencing on 1 June 2026, concluding on 31 May 2031.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in funeral services. Engaging with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council could provide organisations with a long-term partnership and an avenue to expand service offerings in the public sector. Businesses adept at delivering efficient and empathetic funeral services will be well-positioned to compete in this market engagement opportunity and contribute to public sector service improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Funerals - Market Engagement Questionnaire

Notice Description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage with the market through a formal Questionnaire. Interested providers are invited to complete and submit via correspondence the attached as synopsis Questionnaire on Dudley Intend portal. The deadline for completed Questionnaire submission is 2 March 2026. Project Reference: 26042 The questionnaire can be found on Dudley e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

Planning Information

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to engage with the market through a formal Questionnaire. Interested providers are invited to complete and submit via correspondence the attached as synopsis Questionnaire on Dudley Intend portal. The deadline for completed Questionnaire submission is 2 March 2026. Project Reference: 26042 The questionnaire can be found on Dudley e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06566e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014488-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98370000 - Funeral and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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