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title: "Provision of Marquees, Toilets & Furniture at The Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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# Provision of Marquees, Toilets & Furniture at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20bba3ca-71bc-456a-8e80-d9ddd837040a

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of marquees, toilets, and furniture for its annual Founders Day event and a smaller IP BBQ event. This procurement focuses on event services, classified under CPV code 79952000. The procurement stage is the award stage, with the tender process now complete. The awarded contract, valued at £205,000, is for services to be delivered at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, with a postal code of SW3 4SR. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 26th May 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2027. The tender was initially due to close on 6th December 2024, with all necessary structures to be installed and ready before the Governor's Review, which occurs the Tuesday before the Founders Day.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in event infrastructure and services to gain valuable exposure and experience by supporting prestigious events. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process was an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wider range of suppliers. Companies capable of providing robust and safety-certified structures, furniture, and sanitary facilities are well-suited to compete for future contracts that may follow this precedent set by the Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited. In addition, successful involvement in such high-profile events can enhance a company's portfolio, reputation, and business growth potential within the event services industry.

## Notice

Please note that this advert closes on 06th December 2024 0900. No further interest will be accepted after this date. The purpose of this tender (RHC - 24) is for the installation and removal of Marquees, furniture and toilets to support up to 2500 people for the annual Founders Day event held at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. In addition, requires a Marquee to support a smaller scale event (300 people) known as the IP BBQ. Scale of Requirement: * That all such structural units are erected according to plan as issued by RHC staff; * That all structural units are checked and certified as being safe for use by an accredited competent person before the setup is handed over to a member of RHC QM/FM staff; * That all toilet facilities are checked and maintained by a competent person to ensure maximum availability of all necessary requirements during the period of hire. * All structural units are to be fully erected and secured against adverse weather conditions and handed over to RHC staff on the day prior to the Governor's Review (which takes place on the Tuesday prior to FD). * All toilet units are to be fully located, secured and functioning correctly and handed over to RHC staff by 1200hrs on the day prior to the Governor's Review (which takes place on the Tuesday prior to FD). * That a sufficient quantity of round tables and folding chairs be provided within the confines of the structures and on the South Terrace to accommodate 2,200 persons seated; Tables are to be provided with wipeable formica style tops (or provide tablecloths), or outdoor picnic type tables. Tables in the open are to be provided with parasols as protection from exposure to the sun; Table loading is to be restricted to a maximum of 10 persons; Chairs to allow the seating of 2,200 people. Tables and chairs are to be supplied, erected and laid out within the enclosed area by the Tuesday prior to FD. * The structural units, toilets, tables, chairs and parasols as supplied are to be disassembled and removed from site after FD, as agreed with the RHC. Additional information: Please email david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea463438-21b0-4569-90d6-fbd469f42805 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £205,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WA CARR & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea463438-21b0-4569-90d6-fbd469f42805
- 25 Oct 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201266f7-cecc-4b8c-9b75-50ab25ddd8b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea463438-21b0-4569-90d6-fbd469f42805
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/201266f7-cecc-4b8c-9b75-50ab25ddd8b2
  25th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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