Award

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance

CREWKERNE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:56

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Crewkerne Town Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance of cemetery grounds under an open tender procurement method, facilitating an open competition below threshold. The contract, titled "Cemetery Grounds Maintenance," pertains to the horticultural and cemetery maintenance services industry, located in Crewkerne, UK. Greenways Grounds Maintenance emerged as the successful supplier, with the contract slated to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2028. The procurement process concluded with the contract award on 16th December 2025, guaranteeing three years of maintaining safe, tidy, and presentable cemetery grounds.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in grounds maintenance and horticultural services. Crewkerne Town Council's requirement for grass cutting, strimming, edging, and general maintenance allows businesses equipped with the necessary machinery, labour, fuel, and equipment to expand their operations in the Crewkerne region. Business growth can be achieved by keeping the grounds in impeccable condition according to an agreed schedule, with the flexibility for additional visits. With an estimated contract value of £41,850, companies aligned to this service profile stand to benefit financially, enhancing their portfolio by securing such public sector contracts. Interested parties with the expertise and capability are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Cemetery Grounds Maintenance

Notice Description

A contract for grounds maintenance of a cemetery. The contract is for a period of three years to cover the growing season of each year, from 1st March to 31st October in each of 2026, 2027 and 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,850 Under £100K
Awards Value
£38,545 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CREWKERNE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gemma Hughes
Contact Email
towncouncil@crewkerne-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44146074001

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWKERNE
Postcode
TA18 7LN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Crewkerne
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENWAYS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

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