Tender

RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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08 Nov 2021 at 14:48

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21 Oct 2021 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking a supplier for the design, creation, printing, and distribution of its member magazine, Kew Magazine. This procurement falls under the printing and publishing services industry, with a total contract value of £900,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 30th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 31st January 2025. Interested parties can find more information on the tender and submit their applications via the provided e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and publishing services. Businesses with experience in producing high-quality print materials and strong distribution capabilities are encouraged to participate. As Kew Magazine is distributed to approximately 80,000 households, suppliers able to effectively engage with this sizable audience will find this project a valuable opportunity to expand their market presence and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine

Notice Description

RBG Kew is seeking a supplier to design, create, print and distribute it's member magazine. Kew magazine is produced three times per annum and forms part of the package of benefits for those who join Kew Garden membership scheme, of which there are approximately 80,000 memberships (or approximately 110,000 members). Delivered as a print product to approximately 80,000 households, Kew magazine is viewed as an important communication tool to inform members about the Gardens including our Wakehurst site, Kew's scientific purpose, and what's on for members to enjoy. All applications must be via our e-tendering portal https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Click on current opportunities and search for project_34495 - RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99fb713c-fdfc-4993-9853-74d5136f2c34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5956d6-609e-436d-b877-2eb265b06224
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Procedure - but OJEU regulations don't apply
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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 3AB
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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