Tender

Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract

WINCHCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Winchcombe Town Council is inviting tenders for the "Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract" situated within Winchcombe Cemeteries, Gloucestershire. This tender is categorised under cemetery services and maintenance and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure, which is detailed as below threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12 noon on 12th June 2026. The contract is slated to begin on 1st July 2026, running for five years until 30th June 2031. The contract value is estimated at £20,000, and submissions can be made for either maintenance, grave preparation, or both. The primary location is Winchcombe, GL54 5EH, with application documents obtainable from the Clerk at Winchcombe Town Council.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in cemetery services and maintenance to expand their market presence in Gloucestershire. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and grave preparation services are well-suited for this opportunity, especially those seeking to secure long-term projects. The open procurement approach encourages wide participation and could be beneficial for new entrants or established entities aiming to strengthen their portfolios in public service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the maintenance of and grave preparation within Winchcombe Cemeteries, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The contract will commence 1 July 2026 for a period of five years. Please note that tender submissions will be accepted for both the maintenance AND grave preparation, or solely the maintenance, or solely the grave preparation. A tender specification and application documents can be obtained by contacting: The Clerk, Winchcombe Town Council, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH. 01242 604087 clerk@winchcombetowncouncil.co.uk Tenders are to be submitted no later than 12noon on Friday 12 June 2026. Any hard copy tenders should be in a sealed envelope marked 'Private & Confidential - Tender Enclosed'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e8f07c-1e7d-4f9a-a8d1-ba80ee0595ff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371110 - Cemetery services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL54 5QH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Winchcombe
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

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