Funeral Services and Coroners Transportation Contractor for the Black Country

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks experienced contractors to provide funeral services and coroners transportation across the Black Country (Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, and Wolverhampton). The successful contractor(s) must deliver 24/7/365 responsive services including public health act funerals, affordable funeral services, and deceased person transportation. Key requirements include maintaining appropriate staffing, vehicles, and secure storage facilities while upholding the highest standards of care, dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism. Contractors must demonstrate substantial experience, adequate resources, qualified staff, and proven operational capacity to meet statutory public health obligations and coroner service requirements throughout the contract term. Tenders must be submitted via the Sandwell MBC In-tend e-Tendering System at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc. Prospective suppliers should register, express interest, and access the full Invitation to Tender and supporting documents through the supplier portal. Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 15:00 hours. For system support, contact In-tend on 0844 272 8810.