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RBGKEW1402 Ambassador & Champions Engagement Contract

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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24 Apr 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in London, England, has completed the procurement process for the "RBGKEW1402 Ambassador & Champions Engagement Contract". This contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the industry categories of project management consultancy and public relations management services. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to PEANUT & CRUMB LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Brighton. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2027, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action below threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in project management and public relations to engage with the prestigious Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The nature of the services—maintaining ambassador relationships and delivering a comprehensive engagement plan—offers substantial opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy and management services. Businesses adept at content development and project management will find this an ideal contract to demonstrate their expertise and grow their professional network within an esteemed institution.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1402 Ambassador & Champions Engagement Contract

Notice Description

Services have included - Maintaining relationships with the Ambassador - Support to deliver the 3-year Ambassador Engagement Plan - Project Management and Weekly updates - Ongoing Content Development with the Ambassador

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f27541f9-2990-4bdb-8e50-e132c9008d92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5a3de41-ffe3-4d7c-aa15-64b5bc84ffe7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
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
LONDON
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

PEANUT & CRUMB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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