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Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Open Closes in 25 days

Key facts

Closing date
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 25 days
Buyer's estimated value
£1,588,446 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you.
Clarification questions deadline
3 November 2026, 17:00
Contract period
1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2030
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Price 70%
  • Quality 30%

Lot 2

  • Price 70%
  • Quality 30%

Lot 3

  • Price 70%
  • Quality 30%

Lot 4

  • Price 70%
  • Quality 30%

Lot 5

  • Price 70%
  • Quality 30%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2030. Extensions: The Authority may choose to extend the Contract for a period or periods off up to, but not exceeding, a total of twenty-four (24) months beyond the initial four (4) year term. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory performance and exercised at the Authority's sole discretion.
How to submit
Through in-tendhost.co.uk ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), through its Registration Services, acts as the lead authority[MH1.1][MH1.2] for the Black Country Coroners Service. The jurisdiction of the Black Country Coroners Service covers the local authority areas of Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. To support the delivery of statutory responsibilities relating to Public Health Act Funerals, Affordable Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation Services, SMBC is seeking to appoint suitably qualified Contractor(s) to provide Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation Services across the Black Country area. The successful Contractor(s) will be required to provide a responsive service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, maintain appropriate staffing, vehicles and storage facilities, and demonstrate the highest standards of care, security, confidentiality and professionalism in the handling and transportation of deceased persons. Tenderers should carefully review the Specification, Contract requirements and all associated procurement documents to ensure they can fully meet the requirements of the Lot(s) for which they intend to submit a tender. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate the necessary experience, resources, facilities, suitably qualified staff and operational capacity to deliver the services throughout the Contract term. This procurement presents an opportunity for suitably experienced organisations to support Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and the Black Country Coroners Service in the delivery of essential Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation Services across the Black Country. The successful Contractor(s) will play a key role in ensuring that services are delivered with professionalism, dignity, compassion and respect, whilst supporting the Council's statutory obligations and the Coroner's service requirements. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 15:00hrs.

Lots (5)

  1. Lot 1: Lot 1 – Sandwell Funeral Services, Including Public Health Act Funerals and the Council’s Affordable Funeral Service for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

    Value: £282,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of funeral services for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, including Public Health Act funerals and the Council's Affordable Funeral Service, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Specification.

  2. Lot 2: Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation for geographic area covering Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

    Value: £375,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of Coroners Transportation Services for Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, including the collection, transportation and transfer of deceased persons on behalf of the Coroner, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Specification.

  3. Lot 3: Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation for geographic area covering Services for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council.

    Value: £289,782 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of Coroners Transportation Services for Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, including the collection, transportation and transfer of deceased persons on behalf of the Coroner, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Specification.

  4. Lot 4: Lot 4 - Coroners Transportation for geographic area covering Services for Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council.

    Value: £266,664 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of Coroners Transportation Services within the Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council area, including the collection, transportation and transfer of deceased persons on behalf of the Coroner, in accordance with the Specification.

  5. Lot 5: Lot 5 - Coroners Transportation for geographic area covering Services for City of Wolverhampton.

    Value: £375,000 (excl. VAT)

    Provision of Coroners Transportation Services within the City of Wolverhampton area, including the collection, transportation and transfer of deceased persons on behalf of the Coroner, in accordance with the Specification.