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title: "Grave Digging Service for Braintree District Council"
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buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Grave Digging Service for Braintree District Council

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feae0fb9-1599-4beb-9005-eafd96e77dbc

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council is currently seeking to engage a contractor to provide grave digging services for its four managed cemeteries within the Braintree District. The tender, titled "Grave Digging Service for Braintree District Council," is classified under the industry category of "grave-digging work" and has a total value of £225,000. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 August 2022. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 12 December 2022, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for contractors specialising in cemetery services or construction works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses that offer expertise in grave digging and associated burial services will be especially suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their portfolios and contribute to community services within the East of England.

## Notice

BDC are looking for a contractor to provide a full grave digging service for the four cemeteries within the Braintree District that are managed by Braintree District Council. The contract duration is for 3 years with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258969f3-702b-49ce-8eb1-cd06321c4e1d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 11 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258969f3-702b-49ce-8eb1-cd06321c4e1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258969f3-702b-49ce-8eb1-cd06321c4e1d
  27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Braintree:-Grave-digging-work./4S733V78D3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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