AwardedAwarded 8 April 2026

Contract for the provision of grounds maintenance at coney hill and tredworth road cemeteries

Gloucester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Gloucester City Council awarded grounds maintenance work to Smart Cut Ltd on 8 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £290,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Smart Cut Ltd (SME)
11 bids received
£144,000
Awarded 16 March 2026
8 April 2026 to 31 March 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 084085-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023366-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035138-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

18

Awards

15

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon3 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  2. 3 Year Floral Display Contract

    St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open15 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  3. Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment

    Dronfield Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open17 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £300kestimated
  4. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Totnes Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open29 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £60kestimated

From notice 084085-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 December 2025, last updated 17 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.