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title: "Hire of Coaches & Minibuses to the Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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# Hire of Coaches & Minibuses to the Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa56b507-331c-4e6f-b4e0-65379e674e01

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited has awarded a contract for the "Hire of Coaches & Minibuses to the Royal Hospital Chelsea" valued at £45,000 GBP. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period ended on 6th March 2023, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services and involves the hiring of buses and coaches with drivers for various functions within the country.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry, specifically those providing transport services. Businesses that can offer well-maintained liveried vehicles, a range of seat capacities, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and reliable drivers may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Interested parties should take note of the key dates and requirements outlined in the Invitation to tender document and contact David Williams at Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited to confirm participation and submit bids accordingly.

## Notice

Royal Hospital Chelsea Coach & Minibus Hire Statement of Requirement 1. Statement of Requirement The Royal Hospital Chelsea requires the hiring of Coaches and Minibuses on an as required basis. The requirement is to support in the region of 300 veteran soldiers who attend various functions throughout the country. There will be occasions when coaches are required for overseas trips to mainland Europe on Battlefield tours etc. 2. Scope of service The following is a list of the services required. * Provide liveried vehicles which are well maintained. * Provide a range of vehicles from 8 seats to 52 seats. The larger vehicles are to be fitted with a toilet. * Provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle on certain occasions. * Provide a driver who is well turned out. * Drivers should be mindful of their passengers. * Drivers should report 5 mins before the departure time. * Once passengers are set down they should not be left until they have been met. * Vehicles may be required for overseas and overnight trips. * Vehicles should be available within 12 hours. * There should be no cancellation charge if more than 48 hours' notice is given. * All invoices to be paid by Mastercard, with no transaction fees applied. 3. Regular bookings Listed below are some areas where vehicles may be expected to travel: * Stamford Bridge. 8 seat, 20 trips per season. Duration 4 hours * Westminster Abbey. 33 seat, once per year. Duration 3 hours * Cenotaph 49 seat coach, once per year. Duration 4 hours * Bowls team away games 10-12 trips per year. Duration 4-8 hours * Fishing Trips away. 8 seats. Approximately 25 trips a year. Duration 6-8 hours * G-Tech Stadium, Brentford, London Irish Rugby. 14 seats. Approximately 20 trips per year. Duration 5-6 hours. * Royal Albert Hall 16 seat twice a year Additional information: To take part in this process please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to confirm participation. The Invitation to tender document is attached to this notice. After emailing to confirm you will be taking part, please then follow all instructions contained in this document to submit bids for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cbe3b9-5eda-4eb6-b517-d208bc013cb3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | MCH MINIBUSES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cbe3b9-5eda-4eb6-b517-d208bc013cb3
- 7 Feb 2023 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb27af-af0f-4ba0-ada7-67d528c477ce
- 7 Feb 2023 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb27af-af0f-4ba0-ada7-67d528c477ce
- 7 Feb 2023 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb27af-af0f-4ba0-ada7-67d528c477ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cbe3b9-5eda-4eb6-b517-d208bc013cb3
  15th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32eb27af-af0f-4ba0-ada7-67d528c477ce
  7th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d883b2-6206-40d6-9b5a-17f52af69a31
  Invitation to tender document

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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