Tender

WHC - Bereavement Services

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently engaged in an active tender process for the provision of bereavement services, particularly focusing on cemetery maintenance and the establishment of a new crematorium. The procurement falls under the industry classification of cemetery services (CPV code: 98371110) and has a total budget of £1,400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 13 August 2021, with invitations for the second stage of bidding due on 1 October 2021. Services are to be delivered within the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, within the postcode district of AL8 6AE, and the procurement method is a restricted procedure with selective tenders involved.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for companies specialising in maintenance and landscaping services, civil engineering, and construction. Businesses with experience in cemetery services, grounds maintenance, or similar projects would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract not only encompasses initial service provision over a period from June 2022 to May 2029 but also includes a potential two-year extension, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for bidders.

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Notice Title

WHC - Bereavement Services

Notice Description

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council intends to appoint a Contractor to enable the Council to provide bereavement services, including well-operated and maintained cemeteries and a new crematorium expected to open in early 2023. The services include, but not limited to, hard landscaping (e.g. cleansing), internment (e.g. grave digging), grounds maintenance (e.g. grass cutting);

Lot Information

Lot 1

Grave digging, maintenance and grounds maintenance services

Renewal: Possible two year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c72a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016312-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
7 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
a.harper@welhat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707357371

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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