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RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation" has been completed by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This tender falls under the industry category of Software programming and consultancy services and is valued at £60,000. The location specified is Richmond, England, with the postal code TW9 3AE. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase, with the contract period spanning from February 28, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The direct procurement method, a single tender action below the threshold, suggests streamlined competition with reduced bureaucracy. Businesses with expertise in software development and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with scientific software, are well-suited to compete. The winning supplier, David McCulloch, indicates there may be particular opportunities for individual consultants or small firms with niche expertise in this field.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation

Notice Description

Science Software Development team and Science Applications Operations team Rob Turner as Team lead for P3 Ops team will interface with Kew IT and IT security team..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc4bdd73-3b67-48c1-82cc-fc7a2638eb16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b3dc04-35b2-48f9-b870-a1b7c787aa18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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

DAVID MCCULLOCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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