Estimated Value
Up to £80,000
Deadline
26 May 2026
Published
22 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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=162bea8...
Regulations cited
- Local Authority Cemetery Order 1977
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- 1
ieg4
£515,330
total awarded
- 2
ALAN BARNACLE LTD
£130,000
total awarded
- 3
NORTHDOWN PROPERTY SERVICES (NPS) LTD
£85,000
total awarded
- 4
ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED
£10m
total awarded
- 5
Specialised Group Limited
£99,321
total awarded
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Melton Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
22 April 2026
Submission deadline
26 May 2026
Notice type
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