Provision of Sandwell Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation for the Black Country
A Tender Notice
by SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year
- Value
- £-£520K
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 12 Sep 2022
- Delivery
- To 21 Sep 2026 (est.)
- Deadline
- 12 Oct 2022 14:00
Concepts
Location
West Midlands:
1 buyer
Description
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.Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a low cost funeral service for those families who choose to use this service.The tender is therefore offered as four 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 – Sandwell Funeral Servi
Lot Division
1 | Lot 1 – Coroners Transportation – Sandwell 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. Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a "low cost" funeral service for those families who choose to use this service.The tender is therefore offered as four Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 … – Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell’s "low cost" funeral service)Contract PeriodThe contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. |
2 | Lot 2 – Coroners Transportation – Dudley 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. Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a "low cost" funeral service for those families who choose to use this service.The tender is therefore offered as four Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 … – Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell’s "low cost" funeral service)Contract PeriodThe contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. |
3 | Lot 3 – Coroners Transportation – Walsall 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. Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a "low cost" funeral service for those families who choose to use this service. The tender is therefore offered as four Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 … – Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell’s "low cost" funeral service)Contract PeriodThe contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. |
4 | Lot 4 – Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell’s low cost funeral service) 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. Through its Registration Services the authority provides a suite of funeral related services for the inhabitants of the borough and those organisations and families who chose to use its excellent facilities. The arrangement of funerals for those where no arrangements are being made, the Public Health funeral, and the provision of a "low cost" funeral service for those families who choose to use this service.The tender is therefore offered as four Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 … – Sandwell Funeral Services (Including a Public Health Funeral and Sandwell’s "low cost" funeral service)Contract PeriodThe contract period for all Lots will be from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2026The closing date for this opportunity is 12 October 2022 at 15:00 hours. |
Renewal Options
The contract will be re-tendered in 4 years time
CPV Codes
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371000 - Funeral services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Renewals are available.
- Financial restrictions apply.
- Professional qualifications are sought.
- Technical restrictions apply.
Legal Justification
Not Applicable
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 the On-Line Questionnaire 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.
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0367c6
- FTS 025553-2022