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title: "Provision of grounds support services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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# Provision of grounds support services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f9ca30-9db4-44ce-a658-d7e932d8a202

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of grounds support services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea. The contract falls under the horticultural services category with a value of 40,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is from 2nd January 2024 to 1st January 2025. The tender for this contract closed on 28th November 2023.

This opportunity to provide horticultural services offers a chance for professional and experienced contractors in the horticultural industry to support The Royal Hospital Chelsea's grounds maintenance team. The contract requires services such as seasonal mowing, scarifying, strimming, and hedge cutting among others. With a focus on sustainability and high standards, businesses with expertise in grounds maintenance and gardening operations are well-suited to compete and contribute to the maintenance of this historic institution.

## Notice

* Introduction The Royal Hospital Chelsea (RHC) is a 66-acre historic institution providing sheltered accommodation and care for some 300 retired soldiers, known as In-Pensioners. It ensures Army veterans are provided with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and safeguards their historic home, their grounds, and their gardens for the veterans of tomorrow. All roles within the RHC have an integral part to play in contributing to the achievement of the Hospital's Strategy and Vision. The RHC Values are to; Nurture belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride & enjoy life. * Requirement The RHC require a professional experienced horticultural contractor with experienced operational staff and own equipment to support its Grounds maintenance team and gardening operations. Quotes are to be presented based on an hourly rate per person to cover up to 100hrs per week. e.g. X 2 full time team members, and X 1 part time team member on a call off basis as required * Key Responsibilities To maintain an excellent level of presentation within the grounds and gardens of the RHC at as high a standard as possible that befits an institution of national and international importance. Supporting reasonable managerial requests. Supporting horticultural requirements of the RHC Major Events program including but not limited to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Responsible for own Health & Safety and of those affected by contractor's acts or omissions. * Day to day tasks Primarily: Seasonal Mowing, scarifying, strimming, weed spraying, hedge cutting & leaf blowing. Secondarily: Any other reasonable horticultural support as directed by Head of Grounds and Gardens. * Reporting Structure Reporting to Head of Grounds and Gardens * Mechanical Equipment requirements Ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, scarifiers, back-pack and/or boom sprayers, strimmers, leaf-blowers, tractor & trailer as required to complete allocated tasks * Skills, Knowledge and Experience Proficient in use of: Ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, strimmers, leaf-blowers, back-pack and/or boom sprayers, scarifiers, tractor & trailer. DBS check Drivers licence PA1/PA6 or equivalent * Working Days/Hours Monday to Friday 08.00- 16.15 Scope for flexible working building up to Major Events/ Founders Day Averaging 100 hours per week Additional information: Please follow all instructions contained in the Invitation to tender document to bid for this service. Note: The value listed on the advert is only an estimate from market research and is not an indication of available budgets. Please submit bids based on the requirement and all will be considered fairly and in line with the criteria set out in the Invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3400617-8ba7-42e5-a480-18943fb6f940 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | TOBYN BURNETT GARDENS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3400617-8ba7-42e5-a480-18943fb6f940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3400617-8ba7-42e5-a480-18943fb6f940
  27th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c9083e4-9207-4460-aca7-33d69770b0da
  Invitation to tender document (Listed as bidding documents)

## Notice URLs

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

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