Provision of Gardening Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide gardening services across 33 SWH-owned and managed properties in Warrnambool. About South West Healthcare is a leading regional public health service in Victoria, delivering a broad range of acute, community and specialist health services from facilities including Warrnambool Base Hospital, the South West Regional Cancer Centre, and associated community sites. Scope The scope includes: Provision of gardening services across 33 SWH-owned and managed properties in Warrnambool Maintenance of hospital grounds, mental health facilities, staff accommodation and other service delivery locations Delivery of gardening services in accordance with the specified site requirements and service frequencies Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in the provision of gardening services Enquiries Contact: Adina Coomber, Senior Procurement Specialist Email: adina.coomber@swh.net.au
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