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GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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22 May 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, UK, has completed the procurement process for its "RBG Kew Content Writing" contract, with an aim to produce the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report. The contract was awarded to Carolyn Fry - Science Writer and Communications Consultant, and the active procurement process transitioned from the tender phase into the award stage as of 31 March 2025. Conducted under an open procurement method, this contract involves a reporting service classified under "Services provided by authors" for the price of £50,000. The project, set to enrich Kew's scientific publications, will be developed over a contract period starting from 24 April 2025 until the end of December 2029. The collaboration primarily targets the dissemination of scientific research in the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are poised to engage in scientific communication and authorial services. The alignment with a prestigious institution such as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, allows the selected business to leverage high-profile exposure and contribute to globally recognised scientific outputs. Small enterprises focusing on scientific writing and content creation, aiming to expand their portfolio, would find this project particularly advantageous due to its emphasis on producing meticulously crafted, high-quality scientific content complementing Kew's corporate objectives. The open procedure of the tendering process made it accessible to a broader range of potential bidders, promoting a competitive environment for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is the delivery of report content and potentially other incidental pieces of written work for RBG Kew. The primary focus is the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, produced in close collaboration with Kew's Director of Science, Senior Science Editor and Creative Services Studio. State of the World's Plants and Fungi report (to be published in June 2026) The State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) project provides a regular digest of current knowledge on plants and fungi, and the threats they face, through a cutting-edge report and associated symposium. Further information about the project and pdfs of all previous reports can be found here: https://www.kew.org/science/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi. The project is one of RBG Kew's Corporate Objectives and must therefore be delivered on time and to an extremely high quality. The 2026 report will include up to twelve chapters of text with associated illustrative images, infographics and captions. The total length of the report is aimed at around 60-80 pages, depending on the base content that comes through. Please see the 2023 report for an indication of chapter length. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The period of the initial contract is intended to be two years and may be extended up to the end of 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbb6bfe-1349-4d94-b37d-2f24b5c39cf6
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312210 - Services provided by authors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
Jamal Jimenez
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
02083325000

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

CAROLYN FRY - SCIENCE WRITER AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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