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title: "MBC1658 Grave Digging Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06890a"
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buyer: "MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC1658 Grave Digging Service

Buyer: MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06890a

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## Summary

Melton Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of grave digging services at Thorpe Road Cemetery in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom. This procurement process, identified under tender number DN813942, seeks to secure a high-quality service that aligns with the Council's Corporate Plan for healthy communities and neighbourhoods. The open competition procurement method has been chosen for this works category, with the tender stage currently active. Interested suppliers have until 26th May 2026, 12:00 PM to submit their bids, with an earlier deadline of 18th May 2026 for enquiries.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in cemetery maintenance and grave digging works. With a gross value of £96,000, it is suitable for SMEs and is based on a quality (60%) and price (40%) award criteria, offering a potential three-year contract starting 1st July 2026, extendable upon positive performance. Businesses capable of delivering services compliant with Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and the ICCM guidelines will be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to long-term sustainable provision in the sector.

## Notice

Melton Borough Council wishes to invite tenders from suppliers to provide gravedigging services at the Thorpe Road Cemetery, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SH. The project forms part of a wider initiative within Melton Borough Council's Corporate Plan, Theme 1: Healthy Communities and Neighbourhoods through providing high quality and accessible public services and secure a long-term provision within the Cemetery. Against a challenging financial backdrop, it is vital the Council uses its resources effectively to ensure that the cemetery is well maintained and offers services which are easily accessible for all users and comply with Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and the ICCM Code of Safe Working Practice for Cemeteries requirements. Suppliers who are interested in this opportunity are welcome to apply by viewing and completing the tender pack that can be found on the ProContract e-procurement portal under DN813942: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=162bea8f-623e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036826-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112410 - Grave-digging work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036826-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036826-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  Log in Page for ProContract Search for DN813942

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=162bea8f-623e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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