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RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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07 Apr 2025 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has successfully completed the procurement process under the title "RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine" within the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines. This tender, situated in London, United Kingdom, aimed to secure a supplier for the design and production of the Kew magazine, a publication delivered three times annually to approximately 80,000 households. The procurement was conducted using the open procedure method, with the tender period concluding on 13th November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 984,000, will be effective from 10th February 2025 to 31st January 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in print publication design and production, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies experienced in producing high-quality, informative magazines can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain exposure to the extensive membership base of Kew Garden. The successful supplier, CPL One ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation that can benefit from such partnerships, enhancing their reputation and business growth through involvement in a prestigious project like the Kew magazine.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine. The publication 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed88acf1-80e2-459b-8579-04193f66e798
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPL ONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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