Published date: 20 July 2022

Last edited date: 20 July 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 August 2022, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cremators - 42350000

  • Funeral and related services - 98370000

  • Funeral services - 98371000

    • Cemetery services and cremation services - 98371100

    • Cemetery services - 98371110

Location of contract

B69 3DB

Value of contract

£400,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

IT-230-6148-SMBC 22029

Published date

20 July 2022

Closing date

19 August 2022

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

1 November 2022

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Carole Le Roux

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DB
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 3628

Email

carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk