Planning

Soft market test: development of new intranet for RBG Kew

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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Planning

17 Jan 2018 at 11:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Aug 2017 at 12:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG Kew) is planning a soft market test for the development of a new intranet, with an emphasis on identifying suppliers capable of building, hosting, maintaining, and supporting IT services for a minimum of two years. This tender is categorised under internet and intranet software packages, and the deadline for all work to be completed is set for 28 February 2018. The project is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement dates, including the end of market engagement on 2 October 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet and intranet software development, as well as those providing IT services or solutions that utilise open source content management systems. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive IT support and development services, particularly within the London area, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to a long-term partnership with RBG Kew, fostering business growth through sustained contracts in a prestigious organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market test: development of new intranet for RBG Kew

Notice Description

RBG Kew wishes to develop a new intranet, and is looking for a supplier to build, host, maintain and support IT for at least two years. All work must be completed by 28 February 2018. The site should be developed in an open source content management system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e8f8f2a-f046-4840-81b1-47deb5621cab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e31407-eb88-4740-bec4-1665e3ba5e0a
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 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, SURREY
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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