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CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT CONEY HILL AND TREDWORTH ROAD CEMETERIES

GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 11:11

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 10:40

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 21:00

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucester City Council has completed the procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Coney Hill and Tredworth Road Cemeteries. The tender, identified as GCC008, falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. Key procurement stages include the active award on 16th March 2026, completion of the tender phase on 17th December 2025, and contract signing on 8th April 2026. The contract spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. This procurement, valued at £290,000 GBP, aligns with legislation 2023/54 and underscores the council’s commitment to providing well-maintained public spaces in Gloucester, UK.

The awarded contract to SMART CUT LIMITED presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, particularly those specialising in horticultural services such as grass cutting and trimming. This tender caters to both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger businesses capable of meeting the stringent quality standards required for cemetery grounds upkeep. The procurement encourages competition based on quality, financial performance, and social value, offering a comprehensive framework that benefits businesses dedicated to providing top-notch maintenance services. Gloucestershire firms and those operating in surrounding regions are ideally positioned to engage with this ongoing contract, facilitating local business growth and community development.

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Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT CONEY HILL AND TREDWORTH ROAD CEMETERIES

Notice Description

Gloucester City Council is responsible for the management and upkeep of its cemeteries and crematorium grounds, ensuring they remain dignified, safe, and accessible for visitors. These Cemeteries provide an important public service and a place of remembrance for the community. The Council requires a professional and reliable grounds maintenance service to preserve the cemetery's appearance and condition throughout the year. This includes grass cutting, trimming, and associated horticultural tasks in line with agreed standards, supporting the Council's commitment to maintaining respectful and wellpresented spaces for bereaved families and visitors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f86a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035138-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77315000 - Seeding services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2FB
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART CUT

Further Information

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