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RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Tender

02 Oct 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is conducting a procurement process to manage the design and production of Kew magazine under the tender ID RBGKEW1362. The magazine, which falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV code 22200000), is produced thrice annually and serves approximately 80,000 households. This public procurement pertains to the delivery of goods with a total contract value of £1,188,000 and occurs in London. The procurement process is at the 'Award' stage, and the designated supplier is CPL One ltd, with the contract being signed on 13 November 2024. The open procedure was utilised, indicating an open and competitive process, and the awarded contract includes a potential 12-month extension clause. Notably, the procurement process began earlier with the tender released in October 2024, closing its submission phase on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in magazine design and production, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering high-quality and cost-effective services. Kew magazine is a significant communication tool for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, providing insights into membership benefits, the gardens' scientific purposes, and events. Thus, businesses with experience in producing high-circulation publications would find this an apt opportunity to enhance their portfolios and expand their market reach. Participating in this tender could lead to long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution, furthering business growth and recognising their capacity to handle large-scale distribution effectively.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6U86AVBF3

Renewal: Extension clause of 12 months included in contract term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013466-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£984,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 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
Sarah Jandu
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
+44 2083325000

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
1
Supplier Name

CPL ONE

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