Tender: Grave Digging and Interment Services for Tewkesbury Borough Council (2026–2028)

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Tewkesbury Borough Council is seeking a supplier for grave digging and interment services at its two public cemeteries in the northern part of Gloucestershire: Bishops Cleeve Cemetery (Kayte Lane, Bishops Cleeve) and Tewkesbury Cemetery (Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury). The contract covers mechanical and manual excavation of graves, interment of ashes, preparation of the graveside and backfilling after burial or interment, and requires delivery in accordance with the Employer’s standards and sensitivity to the nature of the work. These cemeteries are always open to the public, serve a wide and diverse community, and services are typically arranged through funeral directors. The contract is expected to run from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2028, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, reviewed annually.