Development of Cemetery Strategy

Mackay Regional Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced consultants for the development of a Cemetery Strategy for the Mackay Region 2026-2036 under Contract No. MRC-2027-CONA-000040. The project will establish a strategic framework to guide the provision and management of Cemetery Land and the delivery of cemetery services across the Mackay Regional Council area for the next ten years.

The successful consultant will be required to undertake a comprehensive assessment of current cemetery provision, forecast future cemetery demand, prepare a series of Working Papers, and develop a Cemetery Strategy and prioritised Action Plan. Services will include stakeholder engagement, cemetery site inspections, benchmarking, presentations to Council and, where directed, a community perceptions component.

The consultancy is anticipated to commence on 19 January 2027 and be completed by 31 May 2027. Services will be provided primarily within the Mackay Regional Council Local Government Area, with attendance at site inspections, stakeholder meetings and Council briefings required as detailed in the tender documentation

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The consultancy will require demonstrated experience in strategic planning, cemetery planning, demographic and demand forecasting, stakeholder engagement, public infrastructure planning, and the preparation of strategic policy documents for local government or similar organisations.

Tenderers should have the capability to undertake site inspections, analyse existing cemetery assets and operations, engage with key stakeholders, and provide practical recommendations to support long-term cemetery planning and service delivery. The consultancy will be undertaken in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Request for Tender documentation, including the Scope and Consultancy Agreement.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits): The desired outcome is the delivery of a comprehensive Cemetery Strategy and prioritised Action Plan that provides a clear strategic framework for the provision and management of Cemetery Land and cemetery services across the Mackay Region over the next ten years.

Deliverables include the completion of project working papers, assessment of current cemetery provision, future demand forecasting, stakeholder engagement activities, and final strategy documentation as specified in the tender documents.

The successful consultant will be required to demonstrate sound project management, deliver agreed milestones within the project timeframe, and provide recommendations that support equitable, affordable and sustainable interment options while informing future land and service planning decisions. All services are to be provided in accordance with the tender conditions, contract requirements and agreed project program.

Buyer: Mackay Regional Council

Buyer location: 73 Gordon St, Mackay, Queensland 4740, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP533276

Buyer's reference: MRC 2027 CONA 000040

Opens: Wednesday 11 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Thursday 03 December 2026 03:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Wednesday 02 December 2026 03:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Thursday 14 January 2027 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Architecture & Urban Design & Planning Services; 1: Land Use Planning; 2: Urban Design & Master Planning; Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services; 1: Engineering Consulting Services; 2: Geotechnical Services; 3: Land Surveys; 4: Project Management; Financial & Insurance Services; 1: Asset Management Services; Horticulture & Arboriculture; 1: Cemetery Services & Plaques; Management Advisory Services; 1: Economic Analysis; 2: Management Consulting; 3: Professional Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Mackay; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 6

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