Published date: 15 March 2023
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000
Location of contract
SW3 4SR
Value of contract
£45,000
Procurement reference
RHC-08
Published date
15 March 2023
Closing date
6 March 2023
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 April 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Hire of Coaches & Minibuses to the Royal Hospital Chelsea
- Opportunity
- Published 7 February 2023, last edited 7 February 2023
Attachments
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- ITT - Hire of Coaches & Minibuses to the Royal Hospital Chelsea 2023.doc
- Bidding documents
- Invitation to tender document
Additional text
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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.
Award information
Awarded date
15 March 2023
Contract start date
1 April 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2026
Total value of contract
£45,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
MCH Minibuses Ltd
Address
Copse Hill Farm
Southlands Road
Iver
SLO 0PGReference
Companies House number: 2563730
Value of contract
£45,000
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Jonathan Clarke
Address
Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34SR
England
Telephone
02078815436
jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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Closing: 6 March 2023, 10am