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title: "Cemeteries, Crematorium and Closed Churchyards"
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# Cemeteries, Crematorium and Closed Churchyards

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-506f349e-ca79-4c42-8b9b-bbd368db4ece

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## Summary

Torbay Council awarded a contract for the management of cemeteries, crematorium and closed churchyards to Westerleigh Group Ltd through an open procedure above the threshold. This procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," covers the South West region of the United Kingdom and involves a contract period from November 3, 2008, to November 2, 2033, with a total value of £25,000,000. Key dates include the tender end date of November 2, 2008, and the award date of November 2, 2008. The tender has been completed and the procurement process is in the award stage.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in cemetery and crematorium management or companies offering comprehensive community care services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the procurement's value and the long-term nature of the contract. Businesses equipped with experience in managing large scale community assets and committed to delivering high-quality personal services in the specified region would benefit significantly from such opportunities.

## Notice

Management of the Cemeteries, Crematorium and Closed Churchyards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5214a659-98ba-4d5c-ab79-bef04be05d17 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2008 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2008 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2008 - 2 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTERLEIGH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5214a659-98ba-4d5c-ab79-bef04be05d17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5214a659-98ba-4d5c-ab79-bef04be05d17
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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