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RBGKEW1327 Leadership & Management Training Framework

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has successfully completed the awarding process for their tender titled "RBGKEW1327 Leadership & Management Training Framework." This procurement falls under the category of management training services and is classified within the public authority central government sector. The contract has been awarded under a 'limited' procurement method, designed for below-threshold competition. Hazelbranch Ltd, an SME, has been chosen as the supplier for this programme, which is aimed at fostering management skills at Kew and Wakehurst. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract signed on 21st October 2025. The contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, with an option for a further one-year extension.

This tender represents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in management training services, particularly those capable of delivering tailored training programmes for developing management skills. With a gross value of GBP 138,000, this project not only provides financial growth prospects for the chosen supplier but also allows them to showcase their expertise in supporting a high-profile public institution. Businesses with experience in leadership training, especially those focused on modern and empowering management styles, stand to benefit from such public-sector contracts, with the potential for continued partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1327 Leadership & Management Training Framework

Notice Description

Appointing a training provider to partner with us to design and deliver a development programme for managers at Kew and Wakehurst. The programme is aimed at those new to management, and/or have not had formal management training and is one of the ways we will promote the positive and empowering style of management that we wish to see.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05daee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071255-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kew.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEW GREEN
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

HAZELBRANCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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