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title: "Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services"
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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

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c71525-ca3e-4442-aaa8-dd8595250b65

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking bids for a tender titled "Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services." This procurement, classified under funeral services, is set in the West Midlands, specifically Oldbury (postal code B69 3DB). The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 19th August 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £500,000, with a minimum value of £400,000. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract is intended to commence on 1st November 2022, lasting until 31st October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in funeral services, cemetery services, and cremation services. Companies that supply related goods, such as memorial products or cremation equipment, would benefit from this opportunity. Given the estimated contract value, this could help enhance the capabilities and outreach of interested businesses within the funeral and bereavement-related service sector, aligning with the ongoing needs of the council to provide quality services to its community.

## 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. 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/e768bb1d-581b-45af-b38a-5e73854f233c |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 20 Jul 2022 at 08:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e768bb1d-581b-45af-b38a-5e73854f233c
- 20 Jul 2022 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e768bb1d-581b-45af-b38a-5e73854f233c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e768bb1d-581b-45af-b38a-5e73854f233c
  20th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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