--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-01" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2d95887-62cd-43fd-a34d-0421762e9db6.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "Invitation to Tender for the Supply of Goods & Provision of Bereavement Related Services." This procurement, classified under the funeral services category, covers services for two crematoria and eight cemeteries in the West Midlands region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1 November 2018, running until 31 October 2022. The tender period concluded on 23 June 2018. The expected total contract value was £156,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in funeral and memorial services, including suppliers of cremation equipment, cemetery and related services, and goods for memorialisation. Businesses well-suited to compete include established providers in the funeral services sector and those with experience supplying memorial products. Engaging in this tender can enhance market presence and contribute to sustained business growth within the local community of Sandwell. ## 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £156,000 | | 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 | GREENBRIDGE DESIGNS; ODLINGS LTD T/A THE COLUMBARIA; SCRIBES PLUS; TELESHORE; TREASURED MEMORIES | ## 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 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 1 Aug 2019 at 15:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 - 17 Jun 2019 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7819a55-9ca0-4443-be10-73c245ae1537 1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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