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RBGKEW/882 Market Research Framework

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

15 Jun 2021 at 10:51

Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is conducting a tender for the "RBGKEW/882 Market Research Framework" to establish a framework for market research services. This open procedure aims to select up to four agile and cost-effective suppliers who understand the Kew brand and can support various aspects of its marketing and communications for the period from March 8, 2021, to March 7, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional year. The tender period ended on January 20, 2021, and the project is classified under market research services, with a total contract value of £600,000 and a minimum contract value of £20,000, located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in market research and associated services. Businesses with expertise in visitor and audience research, digital marketing, or public relations will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with Kew's projects can not only improve visibility and reputation but also foster long-term relationships with a prestigious institution in the cultural and environmental sectors.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW/882 Market Research Framework

Notice Description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is setting up a framework for market research services. The purpose of the Market Research Framework is to build beneficial longer-term relationships with a set of high quality, agile, cost-effective suppliers who will understand the Kew brand in depth. The purpose of this Specification is to set up a framework agreement (roster) of suitably skilled and qualified research suppliers to deliver a range of visitor, member and prospective audience research services to support Kew's marketing and communications, public programme, digital and visitor experience, and commercial activity for the coming 3 years (2021 - 2024) with the option of extending for a further 1 year. We will appoint up to 4 suppliers to the framework through this tender process. To register an interest and apply for this opportunity please go to https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html and view current opportunities if the tender isn't visible use the following information to search and find the opportunity project_31610 - RBGKEW/882 - Market Research Framework You will need to create an account if you are not already registered. We are unable to accept expressions of interest or tender submissions via email. Please register through the e-tendering portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8177383-64e4-40c7-ae0d-4a0d645eb16d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/085584a1-871e-4bfb-8b84-85ae48dc6494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2021 - 27 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Sarah Jandu
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
4
Supplier Names

DECISION HOUSE

DISCOVERY RESEARCH

SPHERE INSIGHTS

THE NURSERY RESEARCH & PLANNING

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