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E-procurement Solution

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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31 Jan 2025 at 10:50

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01 Feb 2023 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has completed the procurement process for an e-procurement solution to replace their current Bravo system. The contract, awarded as of 22nd November 2022, entails a comprehensive procurement software package designed to post notices, run tenders, and manage electronic tender boxes, with the capability to integrate with related systems and potentially add future modules such as contract management. Located in Richmond, England, the procurement follows a selective method through a framework agreement. The contact period spans from 1st December 2022 to 1st December 2025, with the potential for extensions, valued at £16,800 per annum for a total of £67,200.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement software and related services. SMEs in this sector will find the project particularly suitable, provided they offer the necessary functionalities. The successful supplier, BIP - SOLUTION LTD, an SME based in Birmingham, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance business growth by establishing a relationship with a reputable public sector organisation and leveraging the opportunity to showcase advanced e-procurement solutions that can integrate seamlessly with existing systems.

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Notice Title

E-procurement Solution

Notice Description

An eProcurement system to replace the current Bravo system, with the same basic functionality: posting notices, running a tender, electronic tender box etc) but with punch-outs to related systems (e.g. Contract Finder) and the facility purchase future modules (contract management etc) in the future Contract term is 6th December 2024 (with potential to extend by 1+1 years) for a value of PS16,800 per annum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff6d6303-2bd9-4fbc-94ef-6052627c8b6b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48490000 - Procurement software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 1 Dec 2025 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
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIP - SOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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