Award

RBGKEW/966 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

21 Sep 2021 at 13:39

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2021 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is currently at the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "Executive Search Services - Head of CIU". This opportunity, classified under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), is located in Richmond, England. The tender was published on 21st July 2021 and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021, lasting until 30th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the successful bid amount is £19,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the scientific research and commercial science sectors. SMEs with the capability to source high-calibre candidates for innovative roles would be poised to compete effectively. As the focus of the role is on leading RBG Kew's Commercial Innovation Unit, firms with expertise in science-based sectors may find this contract particularly relevant and beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW/966 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is looking to appoint an executive search agency with significant experience of the scientific research and commercial science sectors. We will require the agency to be able to provide a selection of high calibre candidates to head our Commercial Innovation Unit ('CIU'). Building on RBG Kew's unique plant-based expertise and reputation for innovation, the CIU undertake commercially funded scientific work and commercialisation where appropriate, of RBG Kew's scientific expertise and IP. Please apply via https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Use the following information to search in current opportunities project_33635 - Executive Search Head of CIU - RBGKEW/966 itt_8997 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU RBGKEW/966

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b78575dd-21a5-4366-bfc6-c954b0d448b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb0efa-ddb2-4219-ae5d-adfe87f0f3c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEREDUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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