--- title: "Development and operation of a crematorium in East Lothian" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2018-03-07" --- # Development and operation of a crematorium in East Lothian Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191.json) ## Summary The East Lothian Council is planning to partner for the development and operation of a crematorium in East Lothian, focusing on enhancing local funeral services to accommodate an increasing population projected to rise from over 100,000 to over 125,000 by 2037. The tender, titled "Development and operation of a crematorium in East Lothian," is currently in the planning stage and is open for expressions of interest until 6th April 2018. Interested suppliers can find further details on the procurement process related to this service-based opportunity, which is relevant to the areas covered by the GPA. This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in crematorium facilities, funeral services, and related infrastructural development. Companies that specialise in such services or those capable of delivering operational partnerships in similar environments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could also provide insights for future tender specifications based on information gathered during the initial stages of this procurement. ## Notice East Lothian Council (ELC) wishes to enter into a partnership to create crematorium facilities within the County. East Lothian currently generates in the region of 1100 funerals per year. Of these, approximately 450 present as traditional burials and the remainder as cremations. Crematoria are available in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders but waiting times are known to be an issue at certain times of the year. East Lothian has a number of cemeteries which are reaching full capacity with limited options for future expansion. The population of East Lothian is projected to grow by about 1% per year over the next 20 years from just over 100,000 to over 125,000 by 2037, with the over 75 years age group expected to grow by almost 100%. The populations of neighbouring councils are also expected increase. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian Council (ELC) wishes to enter into a partnership to create crematorium facilities within the County. It is anticipated that information gathered from this process will be used to inform the specification for the services in a future tender process. Suppliers should record interest through Public Contracts Scotland by Friday 6th April 2018 and complete the attached request for information. East Lothian Council may, at its discretion, arrange to meet with interested providers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312614 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98370000 - Funeral and related services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312614 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312614&idx=1 7th March 2018 - RFI - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312614 Development and operation of a crematorium in East Lothian - East Lothian Council (ELC) wishes to enter into a partnership to create crematorium facilities within the County. East Lothian currently generates in the region of 1100 funerals per year. Of these, approximately 450 present as traditional burials and the remainder as cremations. Crematoria are available in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders but waiting times are known to be an issue at certain times of the year. East Lothian has a number of cemeteries which are reaching full capacity with limited options for future expansion. The population of East Lothian is projected to grow by about 1% per year over the next 20 years from just over 100,000 to over 125,000 by 2037, with the over 75 years age group expected to grow by almost 100%. The populations of neighbouring councils are also expected increase. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=534191 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000534191.json.