Tender

Grave Digging Service (2026 - 2028)

TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tewkesbury Borough Council, located in the northern part of Gloucestershire, is initiating a tender process for grave digging services covering the period from 2026 to 2028. This procurement seeks a professional and reliable contractor to deliver grave digging services at Bishops Cleeve Cemetery and Tewkesbury Cemetery. As a public authority under sub-central government classification, Tewkesbury Borough Council aims to uphold high standards with sensitivity towards the nature of the work. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and interested parties must submit their tenders through the Procurement Portal by 17th November 2025. This open competition procurement method is worth £60,000, with gross value potentially reaching £71,999 if extended up to 2030, depending on CPI adjustments, providing an opportunity for businesses specialising in cemetery services and maintenance within the UKK13 region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth in the cemetery and cremation services industry. Businesses involved in cemetery works, grave digging, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender criteria focus on price, quality, and social value, making it attractive for companies that can deliver high standards with competitive pricing. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, provides stability and expansion possibilities for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the Gloucestershire area. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in delivering essential and sensitive public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grave Digging Service (2026 - 2028)

Notice Description

Tewkesbury Borough Council is a rural district authority located in the northern part of Gloucestershire and is responsible for the management and maintenance of two public Cemeteries: * Bishops Cleeve Cemetery, Kayte Lane, Bishops Cleeve * Tewkesbury Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury These Cemeteries are always open to the public and serve a wide and diverse community both locally and from further afield. This service is typically arranged through funeral directors and includes: * Mechanical and manual excavation of graves * Interment of ashes * Preparation of the graveside * Backfilling after burial or interment This procurement seeks a reliable and professional Contractor to deliver grave digging services in accordance with the Employer's standards and sensitivity to the nature of the work. The Contract is expected to start on 1st January 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, reviewed annually.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension. Subject to an increase inline with CPI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d424
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45215400 - Cemetery works

98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services

98371110 - Cemetery services

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Judge
Contact Email
procurement@tewkesbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01684272083

Buyer Location

Locality
TEWKESBURY
Postcode
GL20 5TT
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
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Tewkesbury South
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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