Tender: Funeral and Coroners Transportation Services — Black Country (Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton)

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a supplier for funeral services and coroners transportation across the Black Country, covering Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton. SMBC, acting as the lead authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, requires contractors to support statutory responsibilities relating to Public Health Act funerals, Affordable Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation Services. Successful contractor(s) must provide a responsive service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, maintain appropriate staffing, vehicles and storage facilities, and demonstrate the highest standards of care, security, confidentiality and professionalism in the handling and transportation of deceased persons. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate necessary experience, resources, facilities, suitably qualified staff and operational capacity to deliver the services throughout the contract term and should review the specification and contract requirements. Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 15:00hrs.