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Closed Churchyard Inspections

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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ContractTermination

08 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process titled "Closed Churchyard Inspections", focusing on the technical building-inspection services industry. The procurement process aimed at inspecting closed churchyards and conducting topple testing of headstones, with a project location in the UKF region. This process was characterised by a limited procurement method with below-threshold competition. The procurement process reached completion with the awarding of a contract to OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD. The contract commenced on 16th October 2025 and was intended to run until 31st March 2026, culminating in a final value of £33,324 inclusive of VAT. It was officially terminated on 30th March 2026 after completion of the contract terms.

This tender provided a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in building inspection services, particularly those that can perform detailed structural assessments and safety testing in sensitive environments like churchyards. Small and medium enterprises, similar to OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD, which demonstrates the capability to engage within niche, technical services, could find significant growth opportunities in similar public inspections and maintenance projects. Such contracts enable businesses to not only expand their service offerings in a specific geographical location but also enhance their portfolio by associating with reputable public-sector clients such as South Kesteven District Council.

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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/031859-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20256 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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