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title: "Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services - AWARD"
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# Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66a779e4-a58c-4f39-8ebc-9429089227b7

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has procured a contract for mortuary facilities and pathology services to support the Black Country Coroners Service. This service covers the jurisdictions of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton and is divided into four distinct Lots, each corresponding to a local authority area. The procurement, classified under CPV code 85111800 for Pathology services, and additional classifications like Funeral and related services, is being handled through an open procedure. The contract started on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2030, with the award having been updated on 23rd April 2026. While the tender period ended on 16th February 2026, the procurement's award value most recently recorded was £1,143,482.40.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses related to medical laboratories, pathology, and funeral services to expand into the Black Country region through long-term partnerships. While SMEs and VCSEs might face limitations due to suitability criteria, larger enterprises specialising in medical and laboratory services can vie for subcontracts or collaborations within awarded entities such as Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to establish themselves in multiple regions within the UK and bolster their industry presence, especially in pathology and funeral service domains.

## Notice

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. Each Lot represents the provision of mortuary and pathology services specific to the corresponding local authority area. The criteria for each lot will be the same, where TUPE arrangements may apply. Further details regarding the requirements for each Lot can be found in Schedule 5 - Specification. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 2 - Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 3 - City of Wolverhampton Council and Lot 4 - Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c14fdd2-435d-42c2-8ede-a8dddda06564 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,143,482 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM NHS TRUST; THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c14fdd2-435d-42c2-8ede-a8dddda06564
- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c14fdd2-435d-42c2-8ede-a8dddda06564

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c14fdd2-435d-42c2-8ede-a8dddda06564
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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