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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. 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
Framework contract: £1,900,000 total value shared among 3 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust | Procurement ID: PYHH-6963-BGQM | ~£633,333 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | Procurement ID: PRGP-5218-PVYD | ~£633,333 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust | Procurement ID: PJNJ-8784-ZXMG | ~£633,333 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 12 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £490,000 | 3 | Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust | pending |
| Lot 2 Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £490,000 | 3 | - | complete |
| Lot 3 Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £490,000 | 3 | - | complete |
| Lot 4 Apr 2026 – Mar 2030 | £490,000 | 3 | - | complete |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.