Tender

GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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18 Feb 2025 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking content writing services for its 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report. This procurement falls under the industry category "Services provided by authors" (CPV: 92312210) and is located in London, UK. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with an end date for submissions on 13th March 2025 at 12:00 PM GMT. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period will commence on 1st April 2025, running through to 31st December 2029. The contract aims to deliver high-quality report content, which will include up to twelve chapters with illustrative images, infographics, and captions, totalling around 60-80 pages. The estimated value of the contract is between £25,000 and £50,000.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in content creation, especially those with expertise in scientific and environmental subject matter. Businesses capable of producing high-quality, engaging written content that meets the exacting standards of RBG Kew will find this tender particularly suitable. The opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized report offers valuable exposure and potential for establishing a long-term relationship with the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is the delivery of report content and potentially other incidental pieces of written work for RBG Kew. The primary focus is the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, produced in close collaboration with Kew's Director of Science, Senior Science Editor and Creative Services Studio. State of the World's Plants and Fungi report (to be published in June 2026) The State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) project provides a regular digest of current knowledge on plants and fungi, and the threats they face, through a cutting-edge report and associated symposium. Further information about the project and pdfs of all previous reports can be found here: https://www.kew.org/science/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi. The project is one of RBG Kew's Corporate Objectives and must therefore be delivered on time and to an extremely high quality. The 2026 report will include up to twelve chapters of text with associated illustrative images, infographics and captions. The total length of the report is aimed at around 60-80 pages, depending on the base content that comes through. Please see the 2023 report for an indication of chapter length. 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.The period of the initial contract is intended to be two years and may be extended up to the end of 2029

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5600ec-e479-498d-a4f7-c54109c06aa8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312210 - Services provided by authors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 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
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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

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