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RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 Jan 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a framework agreement titled "RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services". This procurement falls under the "Interpretation services" industry category (CPV code 79540000) and is intended for services such as interpretation planning, research, content development, and production. The contract, valued at £1,080,000, is set to commence on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 21st October 2028. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their portfolio by working with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies specialising in interpretation services, including planning and content development, are ideally suited to compete for such opportunities. The awarded contract went to Skellon Superfold Limited T/A Skellon Studio, indicating that expertise in providing comprehensive interpretation services can lead to significant business growth and long-term engagements.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ac12ae4-a9a5-4546-be70-e13c14a048b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bace23c-9abb-439e-ba8a-80110fd992b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 21 Oct 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+442083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

SKELLON SUPERFOLD LIMITED T/A SKELLON STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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