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Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025

Cheshire West and Chester Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Oct 2025 at 16:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 14:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025' contract was led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category. The procurement was conducted through an open method with the process classified as below threshold - open competition. This contract involves cemetery maintenance services, focusing on reactive memorial repair work and proactive memorial safety inspections across 17 sites. The procurement reached the award stage, with Blackwells Stonecraft appointed as the supplier. Key dates include the contract's start on 25th August 2025 and planned completion by 24th August 2027, with options to extend up to 2029. The contract was signed on the 24th of August 2025, with a total contract value of £36,000, including VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cemetery maintenance and related services, providing a valuable chance for business growth within the Cheshire region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a focus on quality workmanship and expertise in memorial stonecraft, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Additionally, community-focused businesses that are voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) can also find this tender appealing due to its long-term potential, including renewal options providing continued engagement. The contract evaluation process prioritised quality over price (60% to 40%), encouraging businesses committed to high-standard service delivery to harness this opportunity effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025

Notice Description

Reactive memorial repair work and proactive memorial safety inspections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is a call off contract and therefore the value is estimated and not guaranteed.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month option to extend Council will determine if best value to extend or re-tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067947-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Blackwells Stonecraft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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