Published date: 23 January 2023

Last edited date: 26 January 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 February 2023, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cemetery works - 45215400

Location of contract

BB5 6HA

Value of contract

£60,000 to £240,000

Procurement reference

Weekend and bank holiday burial tender

Published date

23 January 2023

Closing date

28 February 2023

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Hyndburn Borough Council is looking for an experienced and skilled contractor to provide a grave digging service at weekends and bank holidays. Hyndburn Council would like to build capacity so it can have a more flexible approach to burials, so customers can have the choice to be buried at weekends and on bank holidays and it caters for short notice burials at weekends and bank holidays.

The Council is seeking a contractor able to undertake grave digging operations for weekends and bank holidays (excluding Xmas Day and New Years day) throughout the year. Tenders will be evaluated on both a price and quality basis.

Tenders should be returned to Hyndburn Borough Council (as per the tender instructions) by Tuesday 28 February 2023.

For an informal chat about the proposed contract please contact: Mr. Craig Haraben tel: 01254 356200

About the buyer

Contact name

Craig Haraben

Address

Willows Lane Depot
Willows Lane
ACCRINGTON
BB50RT
England

Telephone

01254 356200

Email

Craig.Haraben@hyndburnbc.gov.uk

Website

https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/hyndburn-borough-council-homepage/bereavement/hyndburn-cemeteries/