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# Grounds Support Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/grounds-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05fa83). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Royal Hospital Chelsea: "Grounds Support Services". Published status: complete. Published Value: £225,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Feb 2026, 10:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Royal Hospital Chelsea](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/royal-hospital-chelsea-GB-PPON-PHMD-6978-XGQN)
- **Published Value:** £225,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 February 2026 at 10:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Horticultural services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £272,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/grounds-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05fa83#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05fa83`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/grounds-support-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05fa83#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the invitation to tender document.
Must have "Find a tender" Registration Number in order for the issue of the ITT document. The ITT will not be issued without this.
www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk (Not to be used for submission)

## Description
Please note that this advert will be closed on 19th January 2026. No further expressions of interest will be accepted after this date.
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.
The RHC require a professional experienced horticultural contractor with experienced operational staff and own equipment to support its Grounds maintenance team and gardening operations. 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 77300000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £225,000

- **Contract Period:** 24/02/2026 to 23/02/2029

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Grounds Support Services (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **TOBYN BURNETT GARDENS LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:05492325`
  - Value: £272,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 02/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F084971-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-02T16:05:41.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T20:59:38.371Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05fa83