Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services
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The procurement process initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of mortuary facilities and pathology services for the Black Country Coroners Service, which operates within Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. This contract is at the planning stage and is presented as a UK1 Pipeline Notice. The services will be structured into four lots, each covering one of the local authority areas.
The procurement adopts an open procedure method, with a future notice date set for 24th November 2025, while the contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. This process is categorised under the service industry, specifically targeting pathology services and is classified as above threshold. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pathology and mortuary services, particularly those with existing ties or interest in the West Midlands region, as it spans multiple local authorities.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity, especially those capable of operating within a framework agreement. Companies with expertise in providing these specialised services stand to benefit from long-term engagement and the potential to secure a stable revenue stream across one or more lots outlined in the procurement process.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC), through its Registration Services, acts as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service. The jurisdiction of the Black Country Coroners Service encompasses the four local authority areas of Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. To support the delivery of coronial responsibilities, the provision of mortuary and pathology services across the Black Country region will be procured under this contract.
The services will be divided into four (4) Lots, each corresponding to one of the local authority areas. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Lot 2 - Walsall Lot 3 - Wolverhampton Lot 4 - Dudley Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition.
As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.
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The contract period is four years.
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