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title: "Closed Churchyard Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8f1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Closed Churchyard Inspections

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8f1

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## Summary

South Kesteven District Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, conducted a procurement process titled "Closed Churchyard Inspections", focusing on the technical building-inspection services industry. The procurement process aimed at inspecting closed churchyards and conducting topple testing of headstones, with a project location in the UKF region. This process was characterised by a limited procurement method with below-threshold competition. The procurement process reached completion with the awarding of a contract to OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD. The contract commenced on 16th October 2025 and was intended to run until 31st March 2026, culminating in a final value of £33,324 inclusive of VAT. It was officially terminated on 30th March 2026 after completion of the contract terms.

This tender provided a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in building inspection services, particularly those that can perform detailed structural assessments and safety testing in sensitive environments like churchyards. Small and medium enterprises, similar to OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD, which demonstrates the capability to engage within niche, technical services, could find significant growth opportunities in similar public inspections and maintenance projects. Such contracts enable businesses to not only expand their service offerings in a specific geographical location but also enhance their portfolio by associating with reputable public-sector clients such as South Kesteven District Council.

## Notice

The inspection of closed churchyards under the authority's maintenance responsibilities and topple testing of headstones. Quotes sought

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031859-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,770 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Vincent's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVEARNE CAPITAL HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:55 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031859-2026
- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070440-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031859-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070440-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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