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SWBT & DGFT - Provision of Funeral, Storage & Transportation Services

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 18:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking suppliers for the provision of funeral, storage, and transportation services for deceased patients, including handling cases of miscarriage and stillbirth. This procurement, managed by the Black Country Alliance (BCA) Procurement Department, offers an initial three-year contract with potential extensions, spanning the West Midlands region. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement process is open and competitive, closing on 3rd June 2026. The services sought fall under the 'Funeral and related services' category, with electronic submissions managed via an E-Tendering Portal. The total estimated contract value is £96,000, divided equally between two lots for the respective NHS trusts.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to expand their operations by partnering with significant NHS Trusts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit bids, with the awarding criteria focusing on qualitative factors, social value, and pricing. The 24/7 nature of the service requirement means firms with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling sensitive cases may find this contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's profile, showcasing its ability to deliver essential services within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SWBT & DGFT - Provision of Funeral, Storage & Transportation Services

Notice Description

The scope of this Procurement is Funeral Services for deceased patients who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral. The contract also includes the cost of funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of deceased between hospital sites. The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. The anticipated contractual period is an initial 3 year duration with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. This Lot is specifically for Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. Suppliers shall submit an individual response to each lot being tendered for; individual documents applicable to each lot have been supplied in separate folders uploaded to the portal. The agreement is for a funeral service provision, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

Renewal: potential for two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Lot 2 - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. This Lot is specifically for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers shall submit an individual response to each lot being tendered for; individual documents applicable to each lot have been supplied in separate folders uploaded to the portal. The agreement is for a funeral service provision, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

Renewal: potential for two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040205-2026
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 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
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
Post Town
Birmingham
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

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