Tender

MBC1658 Grave Digging Service

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of grave digging services at Thorpe Road Cemetery in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. This procurement process, identified under tender number DN813942, seeks to secure a high-quality service that aligns with the Council's Corporate Plan for healthy communities and neighbourhoods. The open competition procurement method has been chosen for this works category, with the tender stage currently active. Interested suppliers have until 26th May 2026, 12:00 PM to submit their bids, with an earlier deadline of 18th May 2026 for enquiries.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in cemetery maintenance and grave digging works. With a gross value of £96,000, it is suitable for SMEs and is based on a quality (60%) and price (40%) award criteria, offering a potential three-year contract starting 1st July 2026, extendable upon positive performance. Businesses capable of delivering services compliant with Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and the ICCM guidelines will be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to long-term sustainable provision in the sector.

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Notice Title

MBC1658 Grave Digging Service

Notice Description

Melton Borough Council wishes to invite tenders from suppliers to provide gravedigging services at the Thorpe Road Cemetery, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SH. The project forms part of a wider initiative within Melton Borough Council's Corporate Plan, Theme 1: Healthy Communities and Neighbourhoods through providing high quality and accessible public services and secure a long-term provision within the Cemetery. Against a challenging financial backdrop, it is vital the Council uses its resources effectively to ensure that the cemetery is well maintained and offers services which are easily accessible for all users and comply with Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and the ICCM Code of Safe Working Practice for Cemeteries requirements. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are welcome to apply by viewing and completing the tender pack that can be found on the ProContract e-procurement portal under DN813942: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=162bea8f-623e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06890a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036826-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112410 - Grave-digging work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

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