Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 5, 2024

Purpose: Approval for issuing of gravedigging contract valued up to £250k over 5 years as per tender GBC 037862.

Content: Decision: That the Strategic Director for Housing and Environment be authorised, in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Environment and Climate Change, to enter into a new contract for Grave Digging services for GBC Cemeteries up to a value of £250,000 for a term of 5-years. Reason for Recommendation: The Council’s existing contract will expire on 30 September 2024 and as a Burial Authority we must have a new contract in place. A grave digging contract is required to fulfil the burial service function as there is no longer an internal team. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: To not enter into a new contract for grave-digging services. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.