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Closed Churchyard Inspections

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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03 Nov 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Closed Churchyard Inspections" was conducted by South Kesteven District Council, a public authority within sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The contract involves the inspection of closed churchyards and headstone topple testing, classified under technical building-inspection services. This process was at the award and contract stage, and the contract was signed on 16th October 2025, with a completion date set for 31st March 2026. Located in Grantham (UKF30 region), the procurement followed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature. The awarded supplier, OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD, is based in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the technical inspection and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in heritage or landscaping services. SMEs like OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD, who have expertise in technical building inspections, are well-suited for such projects. There is potential for business growth given the specific service demands, suggesting opportunities for companies with similar services to explore partnerships or subcontracting roles, especially those capable of providing specialised inspection capabilities that meet the criteria outlined by public authorities dealing with site maintenance and safety.

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Notice Title

Closed Churchyard Inspections

Notice Description

The inspection of closed churchyards under the authority's maintenance responsibilities and topple testing of headstones. Quotes sought

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070440-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,770 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southkesteven.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6TT
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Vincent's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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