---
title: "SWBT & DGFT - Provision of Funeral, Storage & Transportation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fd2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# SWBT & DGFT - Provision of Funeral, Storage & Transportation Services

Buyer: SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fd2

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## Summary

The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking suppliers for the provision of funeral, storage, and transportation services for deceased patients, including handling cases of miscarriage and stillbirth. This procurement, managed by the Black Country Alliance (BCA) Procurement Department, offers an initial three-year contract with potential extensions, spanning the West Midlands region. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement process is open and competitive, closing on 3rd June 2026. The services sought fall under the 'Funeral and related services' category, with electronic submissions managed via an E-Tendering Portal. The total estimated contract value is £96,000, divided equally between two lots for the respective NHS trusts.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral and related services to expand their operations by partnering with significant NHS Trusts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit bids, with the awarding criteria focusing on qualitative factors, social value, and pricing. The 24/7 nature of the service requirement means firms with robust logistical capabilities and experience in handling sensitive cases may find this contract beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's profile, showcasing its ability to deliver essential services within the public sector.

## Notice

The scope of this Procurement is Funeral Services for deceased patients who do not have a next of kin to organise their funeral. The contract also includes the cost of funerals following miscarriage and stillbirth and the transporting of deceased between hospital sites. The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. The anticipated contractual period is an initial 3 year duration with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of up to 12 months each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust

The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. This Lot is specifically for Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. Suppliers shall submit an individual response to each lot being tendered for; individual documents applicable to each lot have been supplied in separate folders uploaded to the portal. The agreement is for a funeral service provision, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

Renewal: potential for two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

Lot 2 - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The BCA (Black Country Alliance) Procurement department will be undertaking this exercise on behalf of both The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust. This Lot is specifically for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Suppliers shall submit an individual response to each lot being tendered for; individual documents applicable to each lot have been supplied in separate folders uploaded to the portal. The agreement is for a funeral service provision, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year.

Renewal: potential for two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040205-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B18 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 18:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040205-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040205-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/

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