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ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED

Provision of grounds support services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Agriculture & ForestryCPV 77000000
Value£40k
Deadline28 Nov 2023
Published27 Feb 2024
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 27 Feb 2024ClosedCloses 28 Nov 2023
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£40ktotal contract value
median £150k
this tender£0£3.5m

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The brief

• 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

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

It ensures Army veterans are provided

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.

02

The RHC require a professional experienced horticultural

The RHC require a professional experienced horticultural contractor with experienced operational staff and own equipment to support its Grounds maintenance team and gardening operations.

03

To maintain an excellent level of presentation

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.

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Responsible for own Health & Safety

Responsible for own Health & Safety and of those affected by contractor's acts or omissions.

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Secondarily: Any other reasonable horticultural support as

Secondarily: Any other reasonable horticultural support as directed by Head of Grounds and Gardens.

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