--- title: "Cemetery Maintenance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Cemetery Maintenance Contract Buyer: COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b05535b-d137-4e9f-a6bb-c51b654b0d36.json) ## Summary Coleford Town Council is seeking submissions for a Cemetery Maintenance Contract in Coleford, GL16 8BQ. This tender falls under the industry category of cemetery maintenance services (CPV code 98371111). The procurement is currently in the Tender Amendment stage, with the initial tender published on 3rd February 2025 and the amended tender notice published on 11th February 2025. The submission deadline is set for 12:00 PM on 5th March 2025. The contract will span from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method used is an open procedure, specifically designed for tenders below the threshold, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses involved in landscaping and ecological maintenance stand to benefit significantly from this contract, as it involves regular inspection, grass cutting, weed treatment, and pruning based on detailed management plans. The scope of work ensures a steady flow of tasks and opportunities to showcase quality service over the contract duration. This tender is particularly well-suited for SMEs in the landscaping sector who can meet the detailed requirements and have the capability to engage in ecological management practices. Successful bidders will gain a foothold in public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio with a long-term engagement. ## Notice Submissions in paper format to Coleford Town Council office: 4, Mushet Walk, Coleford GL16 8BQ Schedule of Tasks Cemetery Maintenance Based on the Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) and Landscape Management and Maintenance Plan (LMMP) * Weekly site inspection for any damage, or changes in condition of vegetation, reporting any issues to the council office * Cutting across growing season, to maintain a length of grass in accordance with the LMMP * Strimming grass around the trees and in front of the fence, and removing all arisings * Spot treatment of any invasive weeds with a non-toxic, insect-friendly weed killer. * Natural Burial Ground grass and designated wildlife area grass is removed from scope. * Annual reseeding of any damaged areas of grass using appropriate grass seed * Annual cut of one side and top of the boundary planting against the fence * Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in the Cemetery bordering the Natural Burial Ground * Annual cut of two sides and top of the boundary hedge in Natural Burial Ground * Annual removal of woody weeds such as brambles from within the boundary shrub planting * Annual pruning of the shrubs in the centre of the site, according to species, and removing any arisings * Mole treatment as required to minimise the visual presence of mole activity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684398df-83ab-4cf8-bbf2-211276cb246c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COLEFORD TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | COLEFORD | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL16 8BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Forest of Dean | | Electoral ward | Coleford | | Westminster constituency | Forest of Dean | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684398df-83ab-4cf8-bbf2-211276cb246c - 3 Feb 2025 at 21:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684398df-83ab-4cf8-bbf2-211276cb246c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/684398df-83ab-4cf8-bbf2-211276cb246c 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5eeabbd9-9e08-438b-9186-dc5c593d4024 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52aae38d-9bf6-4fee-98b1-2d5bd36f39fe Information on the contract and submission details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/684ac319-4c8e-4a8c-9c59-2bc5381f03c6 Criteria for assessing submissions received - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f613d4fd-4227-4f98-9fc3-2d4fe2003722 LEMP - information regarding specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d5044d7-7692-475f-ba23-99b74d44f270 LEMP - information regarding specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6c9d7bb-7721-4ae6-b7f9-4bdebf7a9dcd LMMP - information regarding specification ## Notice URLs - https://colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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