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RBGKEW1418-Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Creative Programming Framework

Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

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25 Sep 2025 at 16:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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17 Jul 2025 at 17:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has concluded a procurement process to appoint a framework of suppliers for the creative programming at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Design & Fabricate services and Lot 2 for Theatrical Performance services. The primary focus is on delivering innovative creative programming that aligns with Kew's vision. The competitive flexible procedure was employed during this procurement, which started with tender notices published earlier this year. The process is complete, and contracts have been awarded to suppliers including Two Tails Productions Ltd and Wild Rumpus CIC. The procurement was managed by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which operates from Kew Green, Richmond, UK. The legal basis for this procurement is under the UK Public Contracts regulations, with completion announced by September 2025.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative design, fabrication, and theatrical production. SMEs in the event services sector, especially those with innovative approaches and a track record of working in outdoor environments, will find this framework well-suited. The framework's selective procurement approach, which includes a flexible call-off procedure, offers businesses the chance to engage with RBG Kew on projects varying in scope and scale. Potential suppliers had to demonstrate their capability in managing complex installations and productions, making it an attractive opportunity for parties with strong portfolios in interactive and immersive experiences. Furthermore, the contract's term, with an initial duration up to two years and possible extensions, provides potential for sustained engagement and business continuity for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1418-Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Creative Programming Framework

Notice Description

Framework of suppliers to provide creative programming services across Kew and Wakehurst visitor programmes teams. Lot 1 - Design & Fabrication Lot 2 - Theatrical Performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059874-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

KIT AND CABOODLE LTD.

LIMA STUDIO LTD

THE BAKEHOUSE FACTORY LTD

TWO TAILS PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

Theatre-Rites

Two Tails Productions Ltd

Wild Rumpus CIC

Further Information

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