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title: "Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract"
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buyer: "WINCHCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract

Buyer: WINCHCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf64789a-f9e9-41de-8c8a-c8c81ed35b6f

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## Summary

The Winchcombe Town Council is inviting tenders for the "Maintenance and Grave Preparation Contract" situated within Winchcombe Cemeteries, Gloucestershire. This tender is categorised under cemetery services and maintenance and is currently in the Tender stage. The procurement process follows an open procedure, which is detailed as below threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12 noon on 12th June 2026. The contract is slated to begin on 1st July 2026, running for five years until 30th June 2031. The contract value is estimated at £20,000, and submissions can be made for either maintenance, grave preparation, or both. The primary location is Winchcombe, GL54 5EH, with application documents obtainable from the Clerk at Winchcombe Town Council.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in cemetery services and maintenance to expand their market presence in Gloucestershire. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality maintenance and grave preparation services are well-suited for this opportunity, especially those seeking to secure long-term projects. The open procurement approach encourages wide participation and could be beneficial for new entrants or established entities aiming to strengthen their portfolios in public service contracts.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for the maintenance of and grave preparation within Winchcombe Cemeteries, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. The contract will commence 1 July 2026 for a period of five years. Please note that tender submissions will be accepted for both the maintenance AND grave preparation, or solely the maintenance, or solely the grave preparation. A tender specification and application documents can be obtained by contacting: The Clerk, Winchcombe Town Council, Abbey Fields Community Centre, Back Lane, Winchcombe, GL54 5QH. 01242 604087 clerk@winchcombetowncouncil.co.uk Tenders are to be submitted no later than 12noon on Friday 12 June 2026. Any hard copy tenders should be in a sealed envelope marked 'Private & Confidential - Tender Enclosed'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e8f07c-1e7d-4f9a-a8d1-ba80ee0595ff |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WINCHCOMBE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL54 5QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Winchcombe |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e8f07c-1e7d-4f9a-a8d1-ba80ee0595ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e8f07c-1e7d-4f9a-a8d1-ba80ee0595ff
  11th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de347921-8f81-46c5-984a-60b4b4ee958b

## Notice URLs

- https://winchcombetowncouncil.co.uk/

## Provenance

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