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RBGKEW1378 - Market Research Framework

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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05 Jun 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "RBGKEW1378 - Market Research Framework" has been awarded by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in Richmond, UK. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is classified under the market research services category (CPV code 79310000). The awarded contract, valued at £750,000, spans from 26 May 2025 to 25 May 2028. The procurement aims to establish long-term relationships with agile and cost-effective suppliers for various market research projects to support RBG Kew's branding and marketing strategies. The award stage was completed with the announcement published on 5 June 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in market research, particularly those focusing on customer experience, brand understanding, and pricing analysis within cultural attractions and similar sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to join this framework, leveraging their expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to support a prestigious institution like RBG Kew in enhancing its public and digital engagements, commercial activities, and visitor experiences.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1378 - Market Research Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of the Market Research Framework is to build beneficial longer-term relationships with a set of high quality, agile, cost-effective suppliers who will understand the RBG Kew brand in depth. The purpose of this Specification is to update our framework agreement (roster) of suitably skilled and qualified research suppliers to deliver a range of market research projects across various audience groups, including but not limited to members, paying visitors, donors/patrons, digital visitors, prospective visitors/customers and broader audiences. Market research supports RBG Kew's marketing and communications, membership activities, public programmes, digital and visitor experience, fundraising/development and commercial activity. We are looking for suppliers with experience in areas such as customer experience research, brand research, product development, market testing, audience understanding, pricing analysis and segmentation within cultural attractions, leisure, tourism, hospitality or retail sectors. Suppliers must be proficient in both online and on-site methodologies, conduct qualitative and quantitative research and process large volumes of data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7762a60d-682f-4802-8da0-64f435875ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c78eb30-8d3b-422a-b865-84aa9162d62d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 25 May 2028 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DECISION HOUSE

MORRIS HARGREAVES MCINTYRE

MUSTARD MARKET RESEARCH

THE NURSERY RESEARCH & PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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