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RBGKEW1439 Material World 2025 UAL: London College of Fashion Consultancy

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew commissioned a consultancy contract titled "RBGKEW1439 Material World 2025" with the London College of Fashion, focusing on Design consultancy services. This project is part of the Autumn Festival 2025 and will be presented at the North Octagon, emphasising the fashion industry. The process followed a direct procurement method classified as 'Below threshold - without competition', and the contract was awarded, with activities spanning from 30th May 2025 to 30th November 2025. The project is based in the UK and involves multiple regions, highlighting the broad geographic scope of the initiative in showcasing fashion design.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the consultancy and fashion design industries. Large enterprises with expertise in fashion exhibitions and consultancy services will find significant value, given the project's focus on leveraging alumni contacts for fashion showcases. Engaging in such high-profile cultural presentations at venues like the Royal Botanic Gardens can significantly bolster a company's portfolio and network within the arts and design sectors. The project's collaboration with a prestigious institution like the London College of Fashion also presents substantial prestige and exposure potential for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1439 Material World 2025 UAL: London College of Fashion Consultancy

Notice Description

London College of Fashion is one of the foremost centres of fashion education in the world. As part of the Autumn Festival 2025: Material World there will be an installation in the North Octagon focussing on the Fashion industry. LCF will provide a consultancy service to plan and deliver the exhibition, calling on UCL alumni contacts to provide garments for the exhibition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071401-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
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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

UAL: LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION (UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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