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Grounds maintenance for Whitworth Road cemetery

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council has completed a procurement process to secure grounds maintenance services for Whitworth Road cemetery as part of a community payback scheme. This contract, awarded to the Ministry of Justice, falls under the services category and was facilitated through a direct procurement method, which operates below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension option available. Located in Swindon, within the UKK14 region of the United Kingdom, this project aligns with the legal basis set by legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for growth within the grounds maintenance and community services sectors. Businesses specialising in grounds management, particularly those experienced in collaboration with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Given its nature as part of community payback, companies that can demonstrate proficiency in involving community groups or similar initiatives, may find this type of contract beneficial for expansion and partnership development. With a value of £57,600, extendable up to a gross amount of £69,120, this contract exemplifies how businesses can leverage public procurement processes for sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Grounds maintenance for Whitworth Road cemetery

Notice Description

Probation service to provide grounds maintenance services as part of community payback scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038894-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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