Grave Digging Services Tender £96k Melton Borough Council
Summary
Melton Borough Council has published a below-threshold tender notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for gravedigging services at Thorpe Road Cemetery, Melton Mowbray, with an estimated contract value of £80,000 excluding VAT (£96,000 including VAT). Suppliers must submit tenders via the ProContract e-procurement portal by 26 May 2026 at 12:00pm. The initial contract runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with a possible extension to 30 June 2031, and contracts are awarded on a 60% quality / 40% price basis.
“Melton Borough Council wishes to invite tenders from suppliers to provide gravedigging services at the Thorpe Road Cemetery, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1SH.”
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Melton Borough Council issued a below-threshold open competition tender notice for gravedigging services under reference DN813942, published on the Find a Tender service under the Procurement Act 2023. The estimated contract value is £80,000 excluding VAT over three years, with potential extension to five years. Suppliers interested in this SME-accessible opportunity must submit via the ProContract portal by the 26 May 2026 deadline.
Prospective suppliers of cemetery and ground-maintenance services should review the tender pack on ProContract under DN813942. The 60% quality weighting signals that technical approach and compliance with cemetery standards (Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977 and ICCM Code of Safe Working Practice) will be key evaluation factors alongside price.
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Tender
MBC1658 Grave Digging Service
- Melton Borough Council UK4: Tender notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-036826
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06890a
Published 22 April 2026, 5:01pm
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Scope
Reference
DN813942
Description
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:
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2031
- 5 years Description of possible extension:
Subject to supplier performance.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
Grave-digging work
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 May 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality 60%
Price 40%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
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https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
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Contracting authority
Melton Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTMP-8573-JHVJ Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Email: wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Buyer
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Email: wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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