Planning

Provision of a Cemetery and Associated Services in Cannock, Staffordshire

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Jan 2018 at 10:50

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2017 at 09:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of a Cemetery and Associated Services" at a new 50-acre site in Heath Hayes/Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffordshire. Currently in the planning stage, this tender aims to establish a partnership for developing and managing the cemetery, with an estimated investment of £1.4 million. Interested organisations are invited to participate in a market engagement event at 10:30 AM on 15th February 2018, with an engagement end date of 28th February 2018 to provide input on the project specifications.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in cemetery management, maintenance services, and associated bereavement services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in collaborating with local authorities and managing capital investments in public facilities will be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender process. Participation in the soft market testing may also allow businesses to influence the contract specifications, enhancing their chances of success in upcoming negotiations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Cemetery and Associated Services in Cannock, Staffordshire

Notice Description

Cannock Chase Council has purchased a suitable 50 acre site in Heath Hayes/Norton Canes and identified PS900k of capital funding for the development of a new cemetery site. Planning permission has been secured and the Council is keen to explore the potential of working collaboratively with a partner to provide the additional capital investment necessary, circa PS500k, to deliver and operate this key facility within the district. The Council in addition are interested to determine whether the use of the site could be extended to provide a crematorium or other ancillary functions of bereavement services For the avoidance of doubt this is a not a call for competition, this is to initiate a Market Engagement/Soft Market Testing process intended to allow any interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council. The aim of this exercise is to enable the Council to establish the market's appetite for investing; developing and managing this facility, taking into consideration the Council's core requirements. As part of the market engagement process, an event will be held to obtain feedback from interested providers to help shape its future specification. The event will be held at 10:30am on Thursday 15th February 2018 at the Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 1BG. There will also be a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire which will provide the opportunity to input into and shape the future specification. The Soft Market Testing Questionnaire and Core Service Requirements are attached to this notice. To request a place at the event please email sarahhammond@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4af406d8-1d87-4483-a0d4-69cc00347d9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b65dea-5465-447a-8258-ee9c9e9cc04d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

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