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Market Research - Trails evaluation research

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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26 Sep 2024 at 15:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the project titled "Market Research - Trails evaluation research" in the research services category. The aim is to conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand visitor responses to new trails and itineraries developed at Kew Gardens. The procurement process is at the award stage, with SPHERE INSIGHTS LTD. being the selected supplier. The contract began on 15 July 2024 and is scheduled to end on 15 October 2024. The procurement was carried out via a call-off from the RBGKEW882 Market Research Framework 2021-2024, under a selective procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and visitor engagement strategies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or those involved in community-oriented projects. Companies offering robust research capabilities and the ability to deliver insightful, actionable reports will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining exposure through high-profile projects at renowned locations like Kew Gardens. The targeted focus on trail and itinerary evaluation opens doors for niche market research firms to showcase their expertise in enhancing visitor experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research - Trails evaluation research

Notice Description

Delivery of qualitative and quantitative research to understand how visitors respond to new trails and itineraries developed at Kew Gardens. This research gives the opportunity for Kew to leverage insights to test and improve the trails and itineraries, ensuring they are of varied lengths and interests, promoted before the entrances and periodically updated. Framework information : Call off from the framework RBGKEW882 - Market Research Framework 2021 - 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f58b335-7d9b-4794-bba9-32e45443eddb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb853c90-cf84-49b9-9f4d-9bf9bb40a7b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 15 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPHERE INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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