---
title: "Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0353a7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-18"
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# Tender for the Supply of Goods and Provision of Bereavement Related Services

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0353a7

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a tender process for the supply of goods and provision of bereavement-related services. The procurement involves various lots, such as new/replacement memorials and renovation of plaques, with active contract statuses. The total value of the tender is 251,000 GBP, and the main industry category is funeral services. The Council's ongoing requirement aims to support cremation services and memorial products. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions was on the 22nd of August 2022.

This public procurement opportunity by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents lucrative prospects for businesses specialized in funeral and related services, as well as suppliers of memorial products. With several active lots and a considerable total contract value, businesses can compete for providing a range of goods and services related to cremations and memorials. The open procedure and the variety of lots available offer a chance for SMEs to participate and contribute to the Council's service delivery in the funeral industry, enhancing business growth and potential collaborations.

## 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.

### Lot Information

New/Replacement Memorials and Memorial Plaques and Sundries

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Renovation of Plaques and Additional Inscriptions on Existing Memorials

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Renewal: Please refer to the ITT Documents

Book of Remembrance

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Memorial Inspections and Repairs/Remedial Works Following Safety Inspection and Damage

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Flower Pots and Sundry Items

Please refer to the ITT Documents

Grave Excavation and Preparation Equipment

Please refer to the ITT Documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001548-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 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 | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £388,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| 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 | TLG37 Sandwell |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ODLINGS LIMITED T/A THE COLUMBARIA; ODLINGS LTD T/A THE COLUMBARIA; SCRIBES PLUS; TELESHORE; TREASURED MEMORIES; TREVOR EW HICKTON LTD T/A HICKTON-JONES SONE MASONRY; TREVOR EW HICKTON LTD T/A HICKTON-JONES STONE MASONRY |

## 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 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001548-2023
- 20 Jul 2022 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019711-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

## Provenance

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