--- title: "Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-01-17" --- # Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de16d6d-4d94-45fc-b662-3cc7c60a3135.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Tender for the Provision of Funeral Services." This open procedure, categorised under funeral services, will be active until 13 February 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1 May 2018 and conclude on 30 April 2022, with an estimated annual expenditure of £60,000. This opportunity is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and aims to appoint a qualified supplier to provide essential funeral-related services for the local community. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, including transportation of bodies, arranged funerals, and low-cost direct funeral services. With the potential for recurring engagement within the community, businesses experienced in delivering compassionate bereavement services will find this contract aligns with their expertise. Companies that can demonstrate qualifications and experience in this sensitive sector are likely to benefit from participation in this procurement process. ## Notice Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) wishes to invite interested suppliers (Tenderers) to participate in a tender exercise in relation to the Provision of Funeral Services (the Services).The Council has identified its requirement to establish a Contract to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier.The Council recognises the profound impact bereavement has on families and the importance of the funeral as part of a healthy grieving process.Through its Registration Services the Council provides a suite of funeral related services for the residents of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities.In addition it also provides services relating to the transportation of bodies for the Coroner, the arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and low cost direct funeral services. Value of Contract-Annual expenditure is estimated to be in the region of PS60,000. This figure is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from this Contract. Period of Contract-1 May 2018 to 30 April 2022 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services - 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371110 - Cemetery services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2018 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be - 17 Jan 2018 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be - 15 Jan 2018 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f7ce7fd-4b44-4ec3-9dfb-79db309024be 17th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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