Planning

Consultancy Services: Business Case for a Potential Kew University

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

28 Dec 2017 at 11:19

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2017 at 10:07

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2017 at 13:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2017 at 10:13

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG Kew) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Consultancy Services: Business Case for a Potential Kew University." This procurement, relevant to the higher education and consultancy sectors, is based in Richmond, London, England. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, with a Supplier Engagement Day planned for 10 July 2017. The tender aims to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a Kew University and seeks professional assistance to develop a Full Business Case for the project.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for consultancies with extensive experience in the higher education sector. Companies that specialise in business analysis, project management, and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Interested parties must demonstrate a robust background in similar projects, as well as a willingness to engage in soft market testing and provide insights on the project requirements through a questionnaire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services: Business Case for a Potential Kew University

Notice Description

Science has always been the heart of RBG Kew's purpose. Our collections, our people and our partnerships enable us to make an invaluable and highly relevant contribution to some of the biggest issues facing the global population. We do this through research, conservation, training and inspiring others about the importance of plant and fungal science. We have existing partnerships to deliver an MSc programme, diplomas and short courses. We recognise however that we may be able to optimise even further our offer in line with the current scientific research mission, and as a result RBG Kew's Executive Board wish to explore the opportunity to create a "Kew University". We are considering seeking professional assistance to produce a Full Business Case from which the Executive Board of RBG Kew can take a decision, in principle, about whether to proceed with the concept of a Kew University. To this end we will be carrying out a soft market testing exercise, the aims of which include but are not limited to: * Testing the clarity of our stated requirements; * Establishing if the market has experience of being involved in delivering similar projects; and * Ascertaining if there is an appetite within the market to tender for the delivery of these services We are looking to test this proposition with Consultancies who have worked extensively in the Higher Education Sector, has the demonstrable experience, and is qualified to deliver a project of this complexity. If you would be interested in participating in this Soft Market Testing exercise you will be required to review our draft specification and respond to a short questionnaire. We will also be hosting a Supplier Engagement Day on 10th July 2017. If you are interested in participating in the Soft Market Testing and/or attending the Supplier Engagement Day please complete the attached Non Disclosure Agreement and return by email to procurement@kew.org not later than 12 noon on 10th July 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6309d0f3-c783-459d-b17c-99784805515c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd351b61-d84e-4a5c-813f-e55efd0bf61a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
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

Notice URLs

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