Published date: 28 June 2023

This notice was replaced on 3 August 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 August 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Tutorial services - 80590000

Location of contract

sw3 4sr

Value of contract

£45,000

Procurement reference

RHC-14

Published date

28 June 2023

Closing date

24 July 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

2 October 2023

Contract end date

1 October 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?

Yes

Description

PROVISION OF POTTERY SERVICES -
ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA (RHC)

REQUIREMENT

The RHC aims:

• To improve the independence, wellbeing and quality of life for the Chelsea Pensioner (known as In-Pensioners or IPs)
• To offer a varied activities and hobbies programme to all IPs living here, in order to maintain cognitive, emotional, social and physical capabilities.
• To provide a therapeutic environment for IPs to relax and engage their creative energies.
• To alleviate symptoms and offer distraction to those IPs suffering from various mental and physical conditions.

The pottery classes shall:

- Offer person-centred classes that correspond with the strengths, needs, and limitations of the IPs involved.
- Develop friendships, confidence, and self-esteem amongst the group.
- Provide an overview of basic pottery techniques to improve skills and knowledge.
- Collaborate with other departments at the Royal Hospital to enable multi-team projects.
- Be inclusive and accessible to all IPs.


Please be aware that an Enhanced DBS Certificate must be obtained prior to the contract start date.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

Please read the full requirement and if interested and you can fully meet the needs, complete the pricing page and return to me via email or post by the closing date.

We also require a covering letter detailing any relevant experience. You should also include any innovations / added benefits that you could bring to our requirement.

About the buyer

Contact name

David Williams

Address

Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34SR
England

Telephone

02078815245

Email

david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

Website

www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk