---
title: "Grounds maintenance for Whitworth Road cemetery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d6b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Grounds maintenance for Whitworth Road cemetery

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d6b

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council has completed a procurement process to secure grounds maintenance services for Whitworth Road cemetery as part of a community payback scheme. This contract, awarded to the Ministry of Justice, falls under the services category and was facilitated through a direct procurement method, which operates below the competitive threshold. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension option available. Located in Swindon, within the UKK14 region of the United Kingdom, this project aligns with the legal basis set by legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for growth within the grounds maintenance and community services sectors. Businesses specialising in grounds management, particularly those experienced in collaboration with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Given its nature as part of community payback, companies that can demonstrate proficiency in involving community groups or similar initiatives, may find this type of contract beneficial for expansion and partnership development. With a value of £57,600, extendable up to a gross amount of £69,120, this contract exemplifies how businesses can leverage public procurement processes for sustainable growth.

## Notice

Probation service to provide grounds maintenance services as part of community payback scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038894-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038894-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038894-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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