--- title: "Funeral Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-18" --- # Funeral Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030c5d.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for funeral services within the Black Country region, specifically covering Coroners Transportation for Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This open tender, titled "Funeral Services" (SMBC 21103), is at the active stage, with submissions due by 15:00 hours on 18 February 2022. The contract will run from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026 and has a total budget of £500,000. Interested suppliers may bid for one or more of the five Lots offered under this procurement process. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in funeral and related services, particularly those offering transportation solutions, funeral arrangements for individuals without next of kin, or low-cost funeral services. Companies with expertise in dignified funeral management and culturally sensitive services will be well-positioned to compete effectively. This tender encourages participation from local enterprises aiming to enhance their operational capacity and expand their market presence in the funeral services sector. ## Notice Sandwell as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service provides services relating to the transportation of bodies on behalf of the Coroner.In addition, Sandwell MBC recognises the profound impact bereavement has on families and the importance of the funeral as part of a healthy grieving process.The tender is offered as five Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 - Coroners Transportation - Sandwell Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation - Dudley Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation - Walsall Lot 4 - Coroners Transportation - WolverhamptonLot 5 - Sandwell Funeral Services The contract period for all Lots will be from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026.Submission deadline is 18 February 2022 at 15:00 hours and must be made via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Coroners Transportation - Sandwell Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Sandwell.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time. Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation - Dudley Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Dudley.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time. Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation - Walsall Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Walsall.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time. Lot 4 - Coroners Transportation - Wolverhampton Sandwell's Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Wolverhampton.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time. Lot 5 - Sandwell Funeral Services Sandwell MBC, through its Registration Services, arrange and manage funerals of individuals who die with either no next of kin, or where family members of the deceased do not wish to or are unable to undertake funeral arrangements.This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, nursing homes and hospitals in Sandwell. The funeral will be dignified, reflecting religious and cultural beliefs or any reasonable wishes of the deceased if these were known, ensuring the values are maintained of a caring public service. In addition, the Council through its Registration Services also makes funeral arrangements on behalf of families requiring a "low cost funeral". This Lot Includes Public Health Funerals and Sandwell's "low cost" funeral service. Renewal: The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001476-2022 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 | ## 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | 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 | TLG36 Dudley, TLG37 Sandwell, TLG38 Walsall, TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services - 98371000 - Funeral services ## Release History - 18 Jan 2022 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001476-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.sandwell.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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