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title: "Professional Design Services for New and Existing Cemeteries"
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# Professional Design Services for New and Existing Cemeteries

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad52d581-5e2e-4e78-9c87-10fb27c85e14

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Professional Design Services for New and Existing Cemeteries" was administered by Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Sale, United Kingdom. The process involved a mini-competition via the Constellia neutral vendor framework and was classified under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services (CPV code 71000000). The contract was awarded to The CDS Group on 7th November 2025, with the contract period running from 10th November 2025 to 15th December 2026. This award is part of the completion stage of the procurement. The total value of the contract is £98,100 GBP, and it targets the England region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and design services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The mini-competition method encourages competitive bids, making it suitable for SMEs looking to expand within the public sector. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain experience in high-profile municipal projects. Companies with the capability to navigate the various stages of design projects, especially those aligned with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) stages, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders and could leverage completed works to acquire further contracts.

## Notice

The council had a requirement to employ a specialist design consultant to develop designs for a new cemetery. The appointed design consultant will take from project through RIBA stages 1-3. The council decided to run a mini-competition through the constellia neutral vendor framework, following this the contract was awarded to the below named supplier as the council found they provided the most advantageous response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27069b6b-8cd3-4e37-b1b9-bf919cf8b206 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 15 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,100 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CDS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27069b6b-8cd3-4e37-b1b9-bf919cf8b206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27069b6b-8cd3-4e37-b1b9-bf919cf8b206
  13th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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