Scope
Description
1) Provision of grounds maintenance at the Biddulph Burial Grounds
Maintenance responsibilities cover three sites:
1. the closed burial ground at St Lawrence's Church;
2. the Town Burial Ground behind the church site; and,
3. the new Woodhouse Burial Ground, which links via a wooded area known locally as the Bateman Walk.
Activities include (but are not limited to):
• Grass cutting;
• Hedge and low branch management;
• Management of wooded areas (Bateman Walk);
• General maintenance of the site, including treatment of weeds and removal of rubbish (including wreaths, as appropriate);
• Backfilling graves to remove excessive undulations and management of the soil store.
2) Grass Cutting and Management at Springfield Road
Biddulph Town Council is responsible for a piece of land on Springfield Road, approximately 4,440 SqM
The successful contractor will complete regular cuts throughout the growing season.
Total value (estimated)
- £75,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- 3 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Minor works outside the contract specification may be available to the contractor.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be sent to:
or
Biddulph Town Council
Biddulph Town Hall, High Street
Biddulph
Staffordshire ST8 6AR
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The Biddulph Town Council Finance Strategy and Management Committee will assess the tenders against the Procurement Policy: https://biddulph.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Procurement-and-Approved-Supplier-Policy-September-2025.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Burial Grounds- Springfield Road Maintenance Tender December 2025 FINAL.pdf
Contracting authority
Biddulph Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRDR-7481-CMJX
Biddulph Town Hall, High Street,
Biddulph
ST8 6AR
United Kingdom
Email: office@biddulph-tc.gov.uk
Region: UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government