Funeral Services

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Sandwell as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service provides services relating to the transportation of bodies on behalf of the Coroner.In addition, Sandwell MBC recognises the profound impact bereavement has on families and the importance of the funeral as part of a healthy grieving process.The tender is offered as five Lots as detailed below and suppliers may bid for all or individual Lots:Lot 1 – Coroners Transportation – Sandwell Lot 2 – Coroners Transportation – Dudley Lot 3 – Coroners Transportation – Walsall Lot 4 – Coroners Transportation - WolverhamptonLot 5 - Sandwell Funeral Services The contract period for all Lots will be from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026.Submission deadline is 18 February 2022 at 15:00 hours and must be made via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc Lot 1: Lot 1 - Coroners Transportation – Sandwell Sandwell’s Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Sandwell.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Lot 2: Lot 2 - Coroners Transportation – Dudley Sandwell’s Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Dudley.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Lot 3: Lot 3 - Coroners Transportation – Walsall Sandwell’s Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Walsall.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Lot 4: Lot 4 - Coroners Transportation – Wolverhampton Sandwell’s Registration Services, as the relevant authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, undertake to arrange the movement of bodies. The Black Country Jurisdiction covers Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton and this Lot will provide transportation for Wolverhampton.Transportation is normally from the place of death to a hospital mortuary or other facility on the direction of the Police or Coroners Officer. Lot 5: Lot 5 – Sandwell Funeral Services Sandwell MBC, through its Registration Services, arrange and manage funerals of individuals who die with either no next of kin, or where family members of the deceased do not wish to or are unable to undertake funeral arrangements.This can apply to any person who dies in private or council owned property, nursing homes and hospitals in Sandwell. The funeral will be dignified, reflecting religious and cultural beliefs or any reasonable wishes of the deceased if these were known, ensuring the values are maintained of a caring public service. In addition, the Council through its Registration Services also makes funeral arrangements on behalf of families requiring a "low cost funeral". This Lot Includes Public Health Funerals and Sandwell’s "low cost" funeral service.