Scope
Reference
SMBC 25041
Description
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.
Each Lot represents the provision of mortuary and pathology services specific to the corresponding local authority area. The criteria for each lot will be the same, where TUPE arrangements may apply. Further details regarding the requirements for each Lot can be found in Schedule 5 - Specification. The contract is divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 2 - Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 3 - City of Wolverhampton Council and Lot 4 - Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Total value (estimated)
- £1,960,000 excluding VAT
- £2,352,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories
- 98370000 - Funeral and related services
- 98371200 - Undertaking services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKG38 - Walsall
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3
Description
City of Wolverhampton Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Lot 4
Description
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKG36 - Dudley
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please refer to criteria in ITT documents |
Price |
Weighting description
Please refer to criteria in ITT documents
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Hackwood
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Overseeing the procurement process
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYJ-3537-GLBW
Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom
Region: UKG36 - Dudley
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Coucnil
Summary of their role in this procurement: Overseeing the procurement process
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGR-7481-DHXR
Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG38 - Walsall
City of Wolverhampton Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Overseeing the procurement process
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Corporate Procurement
Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton