Published date: 27 February 2024
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Horticultural services - 77300000
Location of contract
SW3 4SR
Value of contract
£40,000
Procurement reference
RHC - 18
Published date
27 February 2024
Closing date
28 November 2023
Closing time
7am
Contract start date
2 January 2024
Contract end date
1 January 2025
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
• 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
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Provision of grounds support services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea
- Opportunity
- Published 8 November 2023
Attachments
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- ITT - Grounds Support Services Royal Hospital Chelsea 2023.doc
- Bidding documents
- Invitation to tender document (Listed as bidding documents)
Additional text
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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.
Award information
Awarded date
22 December 2023
Contract start date
9 January 2024
Contract end date
8 January 2025
Total value of contract
£40,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Tobyn Burnett Gardens Ltd
Address
Onslow Hall
Little Green
Richmond
Surrey
England
TW9 1QHReference
Companies House number: 5492325
Value of contract
£40,000
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
David Williams
Address
Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34SR
England
Telephone
02078815245
david.williams@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
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Closing: 28 November 2023, 7am