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title: "Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c65e18-327d-46d8-8fed-a23da96785f7

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services. The procurement process was completed, with a contract value of £500,000. The Council has an ongoing need for goods and services to support their crematoria and cemeteries. The tender, classified under Funeral services, had a closing date of August 19, 2022, and the contract period is from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2026. The location for service delivery is in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity creates avenues for businesses in the funeral and related services sector to provide goods and services to support the cremation and memorial products offered by Sandwell MBC. Companies specialising in funeral services, cemetery services, cremators, and related memorial products would find this tender well-suited for business growth. As the contract period spans several years, successful suppliers have the potential for long-term business relationships with the Council, contributing to their service delivery objectives.

## Notice

Sandwell MBC ("the Council") has two crematoria and eight cemeteries for which it is responsible. The Crematoria act as key functional services in meeting Environmental Health Regulations as well as providing a local service to the residents of Sandwell, where they can access appropriate means for the cremation of the deceased. The Crematoria and Cemeteries also act as places where bereaved families and friends can have various lasting memorials erected in a peaceful and respectful setting to commemorate their loved ones. The Council has an on-going requirement for the supply of goods and services to support its front-line service delivery in relation to the performing of cremations and for memorial products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dc8515-35f8-4be3-8655-7fc04a4cac75 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,834 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ODLINGS LTD T/A THE COLUMBARIA; SCRIBES PLUS; TELESHORE; TREASURED MEMORIES; TREVOR E W HICKTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 42350000 - Cremators
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dc8515-35f8-4be3-8655-7fc04a4cac75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dc8515-35f8-4be3-8655-7fc04a4cac75
  18th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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