Tender

RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is initiating an open procurement process for the design and production of the "Kew magazine," a publication distributed three times a year to approximately 80,000 households as part of the Kew Garden membership scheme. This tender, classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, is valued at £1,188,000. It is currently at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 13 November 2024 and the contract period slated to start on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2027. The project addresses the London region within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in design, print production, and publication management. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their creative capabilities and agile operations. By securing this contract, a business can significantly boost its portfolio with a highly reputable client, enhance its market visibility, and contribute to an essential communication tool for Kew Gardens' large membership base. The procurement method is an open procedure, making the process inclusive and competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Notice Description

The aim of this tender is to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine. The publication is produced three times per annum and forms part of the package of benefits for those who join Kew Garden membership scheme, of which there are approximately 80,000 memberships (or approximately 110,000 members). Delivered as a print product to approximately 80,000 households, Kew magazine is viewed as an important communication tool to inform members about the Gardens including our Wakehurst site, Kew's scientific purpose, and what's on for members to enjoy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d0afde-128a-4554-9013-15497ae27a68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,188,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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 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

Further Information

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