Mortuary Facilities and Pathology Services
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,900,000
Deadline
16 February 2026
Published
20 March 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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 has beenll 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.
Lots (2)
- Lot 1Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 2 - Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council Lot 3 - City of Wolverhampton Council
- Lot 4Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Award Details
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
£1,900,000
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
£1,900,000
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
£1,900,000
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- 2
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
20 March 2026
Submission deadline
16 February 2026
Notice type
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PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Mo