---
title: "WHC - Bereavement Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c72a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-13"
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# WHC - Bereavement Services

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c72a

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## Summary

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently engaged in an active tender process for the provision of bereavement services, particularly focusing on cemetery maintenance and the establishment of a new crematorium. The procurement falls under the industry classification of cemetery services (CPV code: 98371110) and has a total budget of £1,400,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 13 August 2021, with invitations for the second stage of bidding due on 1 October 2021. Services are to be delivered within the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield, within the postcode district of AL8 6AE, and the procurement method is a restricted procedure with selective tenders involved.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for companies specialising in maintenance and landscaping services, civil engineering, and construction. Businesses with experience in cemetery services, grounds maintenance, or similar projects would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The contract not only encompasses initial service provision over a period from June 2022 to May 2029 but also includes a potential two-year extension, making it an attractive long-term opportunity for bidders.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council intends to appoint a Contractor to enable the Council to provide bereavement services, including well-operated and maintained cemeteries and a new crematorium expected to open in early 2023. The services include, but not limited to, hard landscaping (e.g. cleansing), internment (e.g. grave digging), grounds maintenance (e.g. grass cutting);

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Grave digging, maintenance and grounds maintenance services

Renewal: Possible two year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016312-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | 7 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | £1,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2021 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016312-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk
- http://www.welhat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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