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Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries.

Guildford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Oct 2024 at 16:44

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) is seeking tenders for the provision of grave digging services in two local cemeteries, Stoke and the Mount. The contract, categorised under Cemetery services and cremation services, includes preparation of grave and ashes plots, backfilling, and topping up. The procurement process has recently moved to the award stage, with the contract signed on 3rd October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £172,500, runs under an open procurement method and involves regular services with approximately 50 burials and 20-30 ashes interments annually.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses offering cemetery and burial services to expand their client base and secure long-term work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Neil Curtis & Sons Funeral Contractors Limited, which won the contract, demonstrate that this opportunity is well-suited to experienced firms capable of delivering consistent and sensitive services. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable and potentially renewable contract, enhancing their professional portfolio and financial stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries.

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) Bereavement Services is seeking tenders from experienced suppliers for the supply of services including the preparation of grave and ashes plots for full body and ashes interments, backfill and topping up of aforementioned plots in two cemeteries within the borough (Stoke and the Mount cemeteries). The service undertakes approximately 50 burials and 20-30 ashes interment annually.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) Bereavement Services is seeking tenders from experienced suppliers for the supply of services including the preparation of grave and ashes plots for full body and ashes interments, backfill and topping up of aforementioned plots in two cemeteries within the borough (Stoke and the Mount cemeteries). The service undertakes approximately 50 burials and 20-30 ashes interment annually.

Renewal: Option to renew for two years plus 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047cbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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
£172,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Guildford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Neil curtis & sons funeral contractors limited

Further Information

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