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RBGKEW1324 - Summer Commission 2025

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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23 Sep 2024 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed the procurement process for the project titled "RBGKEW1324 - Summer Commission 2025". The procurement, classified under Design Consultancy Services (CPV code 79415200), sought a design agency, artist, or creative collective to develop a major summer commission for 2025 at Kew Gardens in London, UK. The open procedure tender had its tender period ending on 16th August 2024, with the award being published on 23rd September 2024. The contract period starts on 24th September 2024 and runs until 31st October 2025, with an estimated contract value of £550,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the creative and design sectors. Companies like Jingo Juice Ltd, which trades as Marshmallow Laser Feast, exemplify the type of innovative and responsive businesses that are well-suited to compete for such projects. The engaging nature of this commission provides a significant platform for visibility and growth by allowing the successful bidder to showcase their creative expertise at one of the UK's most prestigious botanical gardens.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1324 - Summer Commission 2025

Notice Description

We are seeking a design agency/artist/creative collective to lead the creation of a new major commission for summer 2025 at Kew Gardens, providing the must-see reason to visit Kew across the summer months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-299a436b-7ad6-439d-b6e6-fd8f2149a08d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c6c94b-7b9b-48be-8b7c-012a3ab3710d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 3AE
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JINGO JUICE LTD T/A MARSHMALLOW LASER FEAST.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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