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Provision of grave digging services

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of grave digging services" at Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium in Bracknell was conducted by Bracknell Forest Borough Council. The contract, identified by the tender ID DN799086, relates to the delivery of cemetery services under the CPV code 98371110. This procurement was conducted through a limited method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The procurement process reached the award stage as of 13th April 2026, with the contract actively set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, potentially extendable to 31st March 2031. The contract was signed on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in cemetery services to expand their offerings and clientele. The awarded supplier, Neil Curtis & Sons Ltd, operating as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has secured a contract valued at £162,060 gross. Businesses with expertise in cemetery operations or related services would find such tenders suitable for leveraging their capabilities, with potential for contract renewals over subsequent years. Firms able to provide reliable, professional services with the capacity to meet the specific requirements of public authorities would be well-positioned in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Provision of grave digging services

Notice Description

To provide professional grave digging services as described in full within the accompanying specification document. The services relate to Easthampstead Park Cemetery and Crematorium, South Road, Bracknell, RG40 3DW.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06810f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033303-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98371110 - Cemetery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEIL CURTIS & SONS

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