--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-24" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-862cafb0-20d9-404d-8a9f-6957cc9008fb.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (SCC 114) for the supply of goods and provision of bereavement-related services. This procurement, classified under the Funeral services industry, encompasses services for two crematoria and eight cemeteries located in the West Midlands, UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th July 2018. Interested bidders can respond through an open procurement method, which allows for participation in a multi-supplier framework agreement aimed at ensuring reliable service delivery. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the funeral services sector, specifically those supplying memorial products, cremation equipment, and related services. Companies that specialise in cemetery and cremation services would find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations in a local authority setting. With the potential for a long-term contract running from November 2018 to October 2022, successful bidders can establish lasting partnerships while meeting essential community needs. ## 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 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,support its front-line service delivery in relation to the performing of cremations and for memorial products.The Council wishes to invite interested parties(Tenderers)to participate in a tender exercise to establish a multi Supplier and Service Provider Framework Agreement for the reliable supply of these Goods and provision of these Services.Tenderers can bid for all or any of the Lots.The Council will primarily require provision of the services and delivery of the goods to its 2 crematoria and 8 cemetery sites 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/503ebbfc-1d5d-4eb5-89b6-77cb10207072 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 24 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 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 - 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 - 24 Jul 2018 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503ebbfc-1d5d-4eb5-89b6-77cb10207072 - 21 Jun 2018 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503ebbfc-1d5d-4eb5-89b6-77cb10207072 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/503ebbfc-1d5d-4eb5-89b6-77cb10207072 24th July 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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