Tender

RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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21 Aug 2024 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 09:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London is seeking tenders for a framework agreement on "RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services". This procurement, classified under the industry category of 79540000 (Interpretation services), involves services including interpretation planning, research, content development, and production. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently at the tender amendment stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 September 2024, with the contract period running from 22 October 2024 to 21 October 2028. The total estimated contract value is GBP 900,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities potentially suitable for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies focusing on interpretation services, planning, research, and content production could find substantial growth prospects through this contract. The framework agreement with a prestigious institution like Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is likely to enhance the winning bidder's portfolio and provide long-term stability over the four-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.4 Short Description Instead of: Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production Read: Interpretation (Signage) Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production. Other 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. Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf52fbe-9a16-4467-be1d-abcd62613f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3285e8af-cc77-477e-af82-19a494a72500
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2028 4-5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+442083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

Notice Documents

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