Tender

Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of cemetery exhumation and groundworks services, classified under the industry category of funeral and related services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids expected via an open competition method. The organisation seeks a contractor to handle groundworks in all cemeteries, including the installation and maintenance of various grave styles and ensuring memorial safety. The contract, valued at £160,000 (up to £192,000 gross), will commence on 1st June 2025 and run for four years, with performance reviews and break clauses at the end of the second and third years. Key dates to note include the end of the tender period on 12th May 2025 and the enquiries period closing on 5th May 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in funeral services, groundworks, or memorial safety to expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in conducting respectful exhumations and installing and maintaining cemetery infrastructure will find this a particularly fitting opportunity. Small to medium enterprises with capabilities in providing sensitive and comprehensive funeral-related services will be well-placed to compete, potentially paving the way for establishing long-term relationships with Birmingham City Council and enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of providing a range of grounds works to all cemeteries including the installation of a range of grave styles whilst ensuring memorial safety is paramount when checking, fixing and maintaining a variety of memorial options. This service would also require the safe and sensitive Exhumation procedure, including providing all equipment required to ensure it has been conducted in a respectful manner. The contract for goods and services will commence on 01/06/2025 and will be in place for a period of 4 years with a break clause at the end of the 2nd and 3rd year and include an annual performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015448-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

39296000 - Funeral supplies

98370000 - Funeral and related services

98371000 - Funeral services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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