Cemetery Consultants for a New Cemetery in Dunstable

Dunstable Town CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0603dcProcurement Act 2023Concession contractSME suitableactive

Estimated value

Awarded value

£207k

Awarded 16 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

19 Mar 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
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.

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

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£207k

Award date

16 Mar 2026

Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

30 Sept 2027

Awarded to