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title: "Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603dc"
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# Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Buyer: DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603dc

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## Summary

Dunstable Town Council has successfully completed the award stage for their procurement titled "Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable," aiming to address future burial needs through consultancy services. This contract aligns with the industry category of Cemetery Services, with work delivering in multiple regions across the United Kingdom. Originally tendered through an open competition method below the threshold value, the procurement process has progressed from initial planning to award, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026, extending to 30th September 2027, with potential renewal to ensure completion. The successful bidder, Cemetery Development Services Limited, has secured the contract valued at £206,690, offering significant expertise in cemetery works and services.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in cemetery development, particularly those capable of innovating in burial methods and memorialisation options. Such businesses can leverage existing skills in environmental and planning regulations, land management, and green infrastructure for broader market relevance and community impact. The need to integrate inclusivity across diverse faiths and communities further invites enterprises with strong social value commitments. These companies stand poised to benefit from a landscape where sustainability and traditional practices converge, fostering long-term partnerships with public authorities like Dunstable Town Council while expanding their service portfolio across the UK.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to appoint a consultant with strong and demonstrable experience of developing new cemetery land for future burial needs. Dunstable Town Council (DTC) is looking to appoint a consultant who can assist with delivering the following objectives associated with a new Dunstable cemetery: - To provide adequate burial space for Dunstable the next 50+ years. - To incorporate traditional burial methods and consider options for green and alternative burials. - To incorporate traditional , new and sustainable memorialisation options. - To ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all faiths and communities. - To incorporate green infrastructure and biodiversity. - To create a peaceful, respectful, and well-maintained environment. - To comply with all burial legislation and other legal, environmental, and planning regulations. - To enable efficient management of the site by cemetery and grounds staff. - To use part of the land as 'meanwhile' allotment land. The Council is issuing this tender document to attract potential tenderers to bid for the consultancy work to support the development process from inception through to completion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To ensure completion of the project to provide a working cemetery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £206,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNSTABLE |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU6 3JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Dunstable West |
| Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45215400 - Cemetery works
- 98371110 - Cemetery services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025262-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006718-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002341-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025262-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006718-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002341-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/council-finances/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thecdsgroup.co.uk
- https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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