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. 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85111800 - Pathology services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
24 November 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authorities
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Hakcwood
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Walsall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGR-7481-DHXR
Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Walsall
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom
Region: UKG38 - Walsall
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYJ-3537-GLBW
Council House, Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF
United Kingdom
Region: UKG36 - Dudley
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government