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RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:45

Award Notice
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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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a063f1-d1aa-40b1-babd-b96cd8d97734
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
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

CPL ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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