Tender

GB-London: RBGKEW13895 - Kew Gardens Summer Programme 2025 Staffing

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is initiating a tender for a staffing contract titled "GB-London: RBGKEW13895 - Kew Gardens Summer Programme 2025 Staffing" under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with an open procedure being utilised. This process aims to procure a supplier to provide staff who will serve as experience ambassadors for the new interactive digital artwork "Of the Oak" at Kew Gardens, London. The tender was published on 29 January 2025 and has a closing deadline for submissions on 24 February 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 30 September 2025, with the project's opening date to the public set for 3 May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is valued between £50,000 and £100,000, providing a substantial revenue stream for the winning bidder. Businesses specialising in temporary staffing services, especially those with experience in customer engagement and experiential marketing, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Being part of such a high-profile cultural programme at a renowned institution like Kew Gardens can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: RBGKEW13895 - Kew Gardens Summer Programme 2025 Staffing

Notice Description

In summer 2025 the experiential artist collective Marshmallow Laser Feast will unveil a new interactive digital artwork at Kew Gardens, inspired by one of Kew's most magnificent trees. Opening to the public on Saturday 3 May, Of the Oak marks Kew's first-ever outdoor digital art commission. RBG Kew is looking to procure a Supplier to provide the staff team (experience ambassadors) who will encourage, explain and excite visitors about this new installation Of the Oak. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58b896ae-cfe8-41a9-ac0c-105cd3103e0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e525b2-46fc-4da7-a70f-4f19db607f95
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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