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Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Dunstable Town Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:41

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TenderUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 14:28

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dunstable Town Council has successfully completed the award stage for their procurement titled "Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable," aiming to address future burial needs through consultancy services. This contract aligns with the industry category of Cemetery Services, with work delivering in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. Originally tendered through an open competition method below the threshold value, the procurement process has progressed from initial planning to award, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026, extending to 30th September 2027, with potential renewal to ensure completion. The successful bidder, Cemetery Development Services Limited, has secured the contract valued at £206,690, offering significant expertise in cemetery works and services.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in cemetery development, particularly those capable of innovating in burial methods and memorialisation options. Such businesses can leverage existing skills in environmental and planning regulations, land management, and green infrastructure for broader market relevance and community impact. The need to integrate inclusivity across diverse faiths and communities further invites enterprises with strong social value commitments. These companies stand poised to benefit from a landscape where sustainability and traditional practices converge, fostering long-term partnerships with public authorities like Dunstable Town Council while expanding their service portfolio across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a consultant with strong and demonstrable experience of developing new cemetery land for future burial needs. Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint a consultant who can assist with delivering the following objectives associated with a new Dunstable cemetery: - To provide adequate burial space for Dunstable the next 50+ years. - To incorporate traditional burial methods and consider options for green and alternative burials. - To incorporate traditional , new and sustainable memorialisation options. - To ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all faiths and communities. - To incorporate green infrastructure and biodiversity. - To create a peaceful, respectful, and well-maintained environment. - To comply with all burial legislation and other legal, environmental, and planning regulations. - To enable efficient management of the site by cemetery and grounds staff. - To use part of the land as 'meanwhile' allotment land. The Council is issuing this tender document to attract potential tenderers to bid for the consultancy work to support the development process from inception through to completion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To ensure completion of the project to provide a working cemetery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025262-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£206,690 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dunstable Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 3JG
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable West
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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