Tender

SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for "SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026." This procurement involves appointing a Funeral Director to deliver funeral services and support exhumations as per statutory duties. The tender is under the Services category, specific to Funeral and related services. Situated in the UKG32 region, it operates under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and the Burial Act 1857. It follows an open procurement method below the threshold competition. Key dates include the tender closing on 14th May 2026, with enquiries ending on 5th May 2026. The contract extends from July 2026 to July 2028, with potential renewal up to July 2029.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses skilled in providing dignified funeral services and supporting exhumations. Ideal bidders would be SMEs or VCSEs that comply with the National Association of Funeral Directors Code of Conduct. The open competition allows all interested parties to submit tenders without restriction, although adherence to specific Pass/Fail criteria outlined in the tender documentation is necessary. Successful bidders could benefit from long-term collaboration and even extension options that depend on performance and evolving requirements, as well as a tender value worth up to £54,000, inclusive of VAT.

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Notice Title

SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026

Notice Description

Solihull Council Bereavement Services (the Council) seeks to appoint a Funeral Director to provide funeral services in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor will also be required to provide support for exhumations, carried out in accordance with Section 25 of the Burial Act 1857. All services must be delivered with dignity, respect, and in line with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Code of Conduct.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The length of extensions is dependent on performance and requirements.

Renewal: Up to 12 months, no later than 19/07/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06896a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

98371000 - Funeral services

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371120 - Cremation services

98371200 - Undertaking services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

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