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RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app" has been completed by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically data analysis and database services. The procurement method used was direct, specifically through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £11,850.51, was awarded to Upstart Interactive Ltd and is intended to continue the development of an application that supports the citizen science project on pollination. The project commenced on 15th February 2025 and is expected to conclude by 14th February 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th January 2025, with the award notice published on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in data analysis services, database services, or those with expertise in maintaining and developing mobile applications for citizen science projects would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The focus on data collection and citizen science highlights the need for companies that can effectively engage with public-facing technologies and provide ongoing support and bug fixes, offering a stable source of revenue over the contract's two-year duration.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app

Notice Description

The continuation of the app, Trees for Bees to enable the public to collect data on pollination as part of a citizen science project. The contract covers bug fixes, hosting and support for two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88b30685-a2a5-4388-a217-25bb18daa68b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adba2d6-0be9-4173-9020-b3e71ab35475
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2027 1-2 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
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPSTART INTERACTIVE

Further Information

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