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title: "Grave Digging Service (2026 - 2028)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d424"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-27"
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# Grave Digging Service (2026 - 2028)

Buyer: TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d424

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## Summary

Tewkesbury Borough Council, located in the northern part of Gloucestershire, is initiating a tender process for grave digging services covering the period from 2026 to 2028. This procurement seeks a professional and reliable contractor to deliver grave digging services at Bishops Cleeve Cemetery and Tewkesbury Cemetery. As a public authority under sub-central government classification, Tewkesbury Borough Council aims to uphold high standards with sensitivity towards the nature of the work. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, and interested parties must submit their tenders through the Procurement Portal by 17th November 2025. This open competition procurement method is worth £60,000, with gross value potentially reaching £71,999 if extended up to 2030, depending on CPI adjustments, providing an opportunity for businesses specialising in cemetery services and maintenance within the UKK13 region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth in the cemetery and cremation services industry. Businesses involved in cemetery works, grave digging, and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender criteria focus on price, quality, and social value, making it attractive for companies that can deliver high standards with competitive pricing. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, provides stability and expansion possibilities for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the Gloucestershire area. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in delivering essential and sensitive public services.

## Notice

Tewkesbury Borough Council is a rural district authority located in the northern part of Gloucestershire and is responsible for the management and maintenance of two public Cemeteries: * Bishops Cleeve Cemetery, Kayte Lane, Bishops Cleeve * Tewkesbury Cemetery, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury These Cemeteries are always open to the public and serve a wide and diverse community both locally and from further afield. This service is typically arranged through funeral directors and includes: * Mechanical and manual excavation of graves * Interment of ashes * Preparation of the graveside * Backfilling after burial or interment This procurement seeks a reliable and professional Contractor to deliver grave digging services in accordance with the Employer's standards and sensitivity to the nature of the work. The Contract is expected to start on 1st January 2026 and run until 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, reviewed annually.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension. Subject to an increase inline with CPI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEWKESBURY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | TEWKESBURY |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL20 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Tewkesbury South |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45215400 - Cemetery works
- 98371100 - Cemetery services and cremation services
- 98371110 - Cemetery services
- 98371111 - Cemetery maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 12:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Home
  All Tenders submissions must be submitted through the Procurement Portal by the date and time specified in the Procurement Timetable.

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/HomeAllTenderssubmissionsmustbesubmittedthroughtheProcurementPortalbythedateandtimespecifiedintheProcurementTimetable.
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tewkesbury/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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