---
title: "Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054897"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054897

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Memorial Repairs & Inspections 2025' contract was led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a public authority within the sub-central government category. The procurement was conducted through an open method with the process classified as below threshold - open competition. This contract involves cemetery maintenance services, focusing on reactive memorial repair work and proactive memorial safety inspections across 17 sites. The procurement reached the award stage, with Blackwells Stonecraft appointed as the supplier. Key dates include the contract's start on 25th August 2025 and planned completion by 24th August 2027, with options to extend up to 2029. The contract was signed on the 24th of August 2025, with a total contract value of £36,000, including VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cemetery maintenance and related services, providing a valuable chance for business growth within the Cheshire region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with a focus on quality workmanship and expertise in memorial stonecraft, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. Additionally, community-focused businesses that are voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) can also find this tender appealing due to its long-term potential, including renewal options providing continued engagement. The contract evaluation process prioritised quality over price (60% to 40%), encouraging businesses committed to high-standard service delivery to harness this opportunity effectively.

## Notice

Reactive memorial repair work and proactive memorial safety inspections.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is a call off contract and therefore the value is estimated and not guaranteed.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month option to extend Council will determine if best value to extend or re-tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067947-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKWELLS STONECRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067947-2025
- 13 Jun 2025 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032310-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067947-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032310-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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