AwardedAwarded 2 March 2026

Grounds Support Services

Royal Hospital Chelsea · NHS and health

In brief

Royal Hospital Chelsea awarded grounds maintenance work to Tobyn Burnett Gardens Limited on 2 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £225,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 24 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Tobyn Burnett Gardens Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£272,000
Awarded 2 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 084971-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 018607-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

4

Awards

4

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas

    Wootton Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days left2 lotsSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £160kestimated
  2. Provision for Lee Valley Sewardstone Campsite Landscaping & Associated Works

    Lee Valley Regional Park AuthorityLondonConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon6 days leftSmall contract

    £175kestimated
  3. 3 Year Floral Display Contract

    St Ives Town Council (Cambridgeshire)North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open14 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  4. Event Services Framework at the National Portrait Gallery

    National Portrait GalleryLondonCatering, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open15 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £7.64mframework ceiling
  5. Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment

    Dronfield Town CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open16 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £300kestimated

From notice 084971-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 December 2025, last updated 2 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.