Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Dunstable Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0603dcProcurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£200k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

26 Jan 2026

Deadline 06 Feb 2026

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
195
Total value
£200,000 excluding VAT
£240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
29 Mar 2026 to 30 Sept 2027
Possible extension to 30 Mar 2029

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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
45215400
98371110
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
23 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
06 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
accounts@dunstable.gov.uk
Electronic submission
No
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition