RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, UK, has completed the procurement process for the design and production of the "Kew magazine." This project, classified under CPV code 22200000 for newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, was conducted through an open procedure and valued at £984,000. The awarded contract period begins on 10th February 2025 and ends on 31st January 2027. The procurement was intended to select a supplier to manage the print publication delivered three times a year to around 80,000 households as part of Kew's membership benefits. Important dates include the tender period ending on 13th November 2024 and the award date on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print media, particularly those capable of large-scale production and distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, which indicates a broad scope for participation. The awarded supplier, CPL One Ltd, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, exemplifies a successful SME leveraging this opportunity for business growth by partnering with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Businesses equipped with expertise in high-quality publication design and production would be well-suited to competing for similar tenders in the future.

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RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

21st February 2025 16:45:09 PM
Contract Summary

The aim of this tender is to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine. The publication is produced three times per annum and forms part of the package of benefits for those who join Kew Garden membership scheme, of which there are approximately 80,000 memberships (or approximately 110,000 members). Delivered as a print product to approximately 80,000 households, Kew magazine is viewed as an important communication tool to inform members about the Gardens including our Wakehurst site, Kew's scientific purpose, and what's on for members to enjoy.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-34065f60-916b-4d78-87fa-d5871ce0bd5c

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

22200000

CPV Division(s)

22 - Printed matter and related products
Awarding Authority

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@kew.org

Buyer Phone

+442083325000

Buyer Address

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Herbarium

Richmond

TW9 3AE

UK
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

CPL ONE LTD

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RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

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