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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "CPU 8471 Grounds Maintenance, Memorial Safety for Historic Closed Cemeteries," classified under grounds maintenance services. This sub-central government public authority, located in Nottingham, is responsible for ensuring the upkeep and safety of the city's historic closed cemeteries. The procurement, which followed a "Below threshold - unknown" method, successfully awarded a contract to J.A. Kent Services Ltd on 30th June 2026. The contract, valued at £83,332.50 (excluding VAT), spans from 30th June 2026 to 30th September 2027, focusing on the maintenance of cemeteries within the UKF14 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance sector, particularly those focused on historical restoration and environmental sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing routine and reactive maintenance services are well-suited to engage in such projects. Notably, the successful supplier, J.A. Kent Services Ltd, showcases how SMEs can effectively compete and secure contracts within this niche sector, allowing them to leverage their skills and grow their business by participating in government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Title

CPU 8471 Grounds Maintenance, Memorial Safety for Historic Closed Cemeteries

Notice Description

Provision of routine and reactive maintenance of the Council's closed historic cemeteries to ensure they remain safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable, and respectful of their historic significance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062073-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£83,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.A. KENT SERVICES

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