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title: "Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries. - AWARD"
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# Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries. - AWARD

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4ce747f-45a4-47b1-90d5-d1d32cc0d0e7

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## Summary

The Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries." This tender, categorised under cemetery and cremation services (CPV Code: 98371100), is for the preparation of grave and ashes plots, backfilling, and maintenance at Stoke and the Mount cemeteries. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with a tender period ending on 9th August 2024. The contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029, with an award date of 3rd October 2024. Key contact for this procurement is Yomi Oye from GBC, based in Guildford, Surrey.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the funeral and cemetery services industry, particularly those with experience in grave preparation and maintenance. The project, awarded to NEIL CURTIS & SONS FUNERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED, valued at £172,500, is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver specialised services in cemetery maintenance. The long contract duration provides stable work over several years, promoting business growth and sustained services. Suitable companies are those based in the United Kingdom, with the capability to operate across various geographical locations noted in the contract.

## Notice

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) Bereavement Services is seeking tenders from experienced suppliers for the supply of services including the preparation of grave and ashes plots for full body and ashes interments, backfill and topping up of aforementioned plots in two cemeteries within the borough (Stoke and the Mount cemeteries). The service undertakes approximately 50 burials and 20-30 ashes interment annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f05f4e-5b48-4937-9483-e255e48ea3ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,500 |
| 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 | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU2 4BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | St Nicolas |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEIL CURTIS & SONS FUNERAL CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f05f4e-5b48-4937-9483-e255e48ea3ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60f05f4e-5b48-4937-9483-e255e48ea3ce
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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