Award

Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 10:13

TenderUpdate

29 Apr 2025 at 09:44

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for cemetery exhumation and groundworks, involving the installation of various grave styles and ensuring the safety of memorials. This contract falls under the industry category of funeral services and related supplies, and is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open competition below threshold, and the contract was signed on 28 July 2025. The contract will be active from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2029, covering a span of four years. The award stage has been completed with Memsafe Ltd being the appointed supplier.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the funeral services and grounds maintenance sectors. Organisations with expertise in exhumation processes and grave site management are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The quality-focused evaluation criteria, accounting for 60% of the overall score, highlights the potential for businesses that can offer high-quality, respectful services while managing sensitive memorial work. With a gross amount of £192,000 for services rendered, this contract could significantly benefit businesses aiming to establish or expand their services within local government sectors.

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Notice Title

Cemetery Exhumation and Groundworks

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is awarding a contract to 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 01/08/2025 and will be in place for a period of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049054-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEMSAFE

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