---
title: "Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047cbe"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047cbe.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-16"
---

# Supply of Grave digging services to GBC Cemeteries.

Buyer: GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047cbe

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## Summary

Guildford Borough Council (GBC) is seeking tenders for the provision of grave digging services in two local cemeteries, Stoke and the Mount. The contract, categorised under Cemetery services and cremation services, includes preparation of grave and ashes plots, backfilling, and topping up. The procurement process has recently moved to the award stage, with the contract signed on 3rd October 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £172,500, runs under an open procurement method and involves regular services with approximately 50 burials and 20-30 ashes interments annually.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses offering cemetery and burial services to expand their client base and secure long-term work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Neil Curtis & Sons Funeral Contractors Limited, which won the contract, demonstrate that this opportunity is well-suited to experienced firms capable of delivering consistent and sensitive services. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable and potentially renewable contract, enhancing their professional portfolio and financial stability.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Option to renew for two years plus 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| 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 | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## 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 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033442-2024
- 11 Jul 2024 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021313-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.guildford.gov.uk/
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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