---
title: "SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06896a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06896a

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for "SOL Public Health Funerals and Exhumations 2026." This procurement involves appointing a Funeral Director to deliver funeral services and support exhumations as per statutory duties. The tender is under the Services category, specific to Funeral and related services. Situated in the UKG32 region, it operates under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and the Burial Act 1857. It follows an open procurement method below the threshold competition. Key dates include the tender closing on 14th May 2026, with enquiries ending on 5th May 2026. The contract extends from July 2026 to July 2028, with potential renewal up to July 2029.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses skilled in providing dignified funeral services and supporting exhumations. Ideal bidders would be SMEs or VCSEs that comply with the National Association of Funeral Directors Code of Conduct. The open competition allows all interested parties to submit tenders without restriction, although adherence to specific Pass/Fail criteria outlined in the tender documentation is necessary. Successful bidders could benefit from long-term collaboration and even extension options that depend on performance and evolving requirements, as well as a tender value worth up to £54,000, inclusive of VAT.

## Notice

Solihull Council Bereavement Services (the Council) seeks to appoint a Funeral Director to provide funeral services in accordance with the Council's statutory duties under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984. The Contractor will also be required to provide support for exhumations, carried out in accordance with Section 25 of the Burial Act 1857. All services must be delivered with dignity, respect, and in line with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Code of Conduct.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The length of extensions is dependent on performance and requirements.

Renewal: Up to 12 months, no later than 19/07/2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371120 - Cremation services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036995-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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