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RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 14:05

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a distinguished authority in environmental protection, is procuring interpretation services through a framework agreement titled "RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services – Framework Agreement." This procurement falls under the services category and is intended for the London region (UKI). Initially tendered in August 2024 and moving through stages of tender and award, key deadlines included the tender submission deadline on 16th September 2024. The contract, valued at £1,080,000 GBP, commenced on 16th September 2024 with Skellon Superfold Limited T/A Skellon Studio appointed as the supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in interpretation services by offering a comprehensive project encompassing interpretation planning, research, content development, and the production and installation of interpretative materials. Businesses familiar with or capable of delivering high-quality technical and presentation services are well-suited for such contracts. The open procedure employed ensures a fair competition, making it an ideal opportunity for innovative suppliers to partner with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, thereby enhancing their portfolio and business prospects in the environmental and public sector domains.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement with one specialist Supplier to provide Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production as well as the supplier(s) responsible for manufacturing and installing the interpretations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048b9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002194-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,080,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
Florence Fenton
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083325000

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKELLON SUPERFOLD LIMITED T/A SKELLON STUDIO

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