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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT CONEY HILL AND TREDWORTH ROAD CEMETERIES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f86a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AT CONEY HILL AND TREDWORTH ROAD CEMETERIES

Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f86a

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## Summary

Gloucester City Council has completed the procurement process for grounds maintenance services at Coney Hill and Tredworth Road Cemeteries. The tender, identified as GCC008, falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure. Key procurement stages include the active award on 16th March 2026, completion of the tender phase on 17th December 2025, and contract signing on 8th April 2026. The contract spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2029. This procurement, valued at £290,000 GBP, aligns with legislation 2023/54 and underscores the council’s commitment to providing well-maintained public spaces in Gloucester, UK.

The awarded contract to SMART CUT LIMITED presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in grounds maintenance, particularly those specialising in horticultural services such as grass cutting and trimming. This tender caters to both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger businesses capable of meeting the stringent quality standards required for cemetery grounds upkeep. The procurement encourages competition based on quality, financial performance, and social value, offering a comprehensive framework that benefits businesses dedicated to providing top-notch maintenance services. Gloucestershire firms and those operating in surrounding regions are ideally positioned to engage with this ongoing contract, facilitating local business growth and community development.

## Notice

Gloucester City Council is responsible for the management and upkeep of its cemeteries and crematorium grounds, ensuring they remain dignified, safe, and accessible for visitors. These Cemeteries provide an important public service and a place of remembrance for the community. The Council requires a professional and reliable grounds maintenance service to preserve the cemetery's appearance and condition throughout the year. This includes grass cutting, trimming, and associated horticultural tasks in line with agreed standards, supporting the Council's commitment to maintaining respectful and wellpresented spaces for bereaved families and visitors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035138-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | £290,000 |
| Awards value | £144,000 |
| Contracts value | £144,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART CUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77315000 - Seeding services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035138-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023366-2026
- 17 Dec 2025 at 21:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084085-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035138-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023366-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084085-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/FirstTimeLogin
  Procontract ref - DN801052 servicedesk@proactisservicedesk.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14939
  Signed contract

## Notice URLs

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

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