Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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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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Tender

Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th April 2025 09:38:06 AM

Tender Deadline

12th May 2025 12:00:00 PM 15 days remaining
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0503bd

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Commercial and Procurement Services

Buyer Email

etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Council House, 1 Victoria Square

Birmingham

B1 1BB

United Kingdom

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Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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