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GB-London: RBGKEW1190 Economic Valuation of Kew 2023

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS

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31 Aug 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG Kew) in London has awarded a contract for the Economic Valuation of Kew 2023 to Oxford Economics. The tender, with ID BIP806183115, aimed to update the Economic Valuation in preparation for the government Comprehensive Spending Review based on 31 March 2023 data. The tender had a value of £141,500 and was classified under economic research services. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 20th July 2023. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 31st October 2023.

This contract with RBG Kew offers opportunities for businesses specialising in economic evaluations in natural science collections based organisations. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the tender process. The Economic Valuation tender presents a chance for firms to contribute to Kew's mission to protect plants and fungi for the benefit of all life on Earth. Businesses with experience in economic research services are well-suited to compete for this contract and support RBG Kew's initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: RBGKEW1190 Economic Valuation of Kew 2023

Notice Description

Summary RBG Kew published its first Economic Valuation in April 2016. This work was subsequently refreshed in 2019. The published report can be found here https://www.kew.org/about-us/reports-and-policies Kew is looking to update its Economic Valuation in 2023 in preparation for the next government Comprehensive Spending Review based on data for the year ended 31 March 2023, and standard and appropriate methodology. About RBG Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is a world-famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. The mission of RBG Kew is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the wellbeing of people and future of all life on Earth. Our aspiration is to end the extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. Further details can be found in Kew's Manifesto for Change. About us | Kew RBG Kew operates across two sites ('Sites'): Kew Gardens in west London, founded in 1759 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and at Wakehurst in Sussex, which is the home of the Millennium Seed Bank. RBG Kew also has a permanent research station in Madagascar. RBG Kew uses the power of science and the rich diversity of its gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone. RBG Kew was established under the National Heritage Act (1983) and is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) with Exempt Charitable status. Its sponsor Department within government is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), which also acts as its charitable regulator. Scope of the requirements Kew intends to update its Economic Valuation in 2023 in preparation for the next government Comprehensive Spending Review based on data for the year ended 31 March 2023. The valuation will be undertaken using a standard and appropriate methodology which will be clearly recognised by government and with all assumptions documented. We expect a final report which can be published on Kew's website and shared with stakeholders, both in government and internal colleagues. The report should be clear and accessible for non-economists in the house style of the consultants (rather than Kew). We require a supplier who has previously undertaken economic evaluations in natural science collections based organisations, The complete service provisions are detailed in the tender pack available via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=788491161 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3f67ea-204a-4c8c-b0d5-3bb8e9d0eb34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 1-6 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
Contact Name
Pam Sohi
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+442083325000

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AQ
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

OXFORD ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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