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RBGKEW1499 IT Training

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew recently completed a procurement process for IT Training services under the title "RBGKEW1499 IT Training". This procurement falls under the "services" industry category and was assigned to the supplier QA Limited. The process was conducted using a direct procurement method, characterized as below threshold and without competition. The main objective is to enhance digital capabilities within the organisation, aligning with its strategic technology roadmap. The procurement involved delivering IT services across several regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with a contract active from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and support. It is an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like QA Limited, which have the capacity to deliver high-quality online training aligned with contemporary and emerging technological trends. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and training to support digital transformation, reduce external technical dependency, and foster data-driven decision-making would find this procurement advantageous for gaining prominence within public authority sectors and expanding their scope within the UK market.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1499 IT Training

Notice Description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a provider of IT skills training services to enhance digital capability across the organisation. The appointed provider will offer access to high-quality online training courses that are aligned with Kew's current and emerging technology needs, supporting the development of technical skills at all levels. This procurement directly underpins Kew's strategic technology roadmap by: * Building internal capability to implement, manage and optimise digital and IT solutions * Reducing reliance on external support for routine technical tasks * Enabling informed, data-driven decision-making across digital and IT programmes Investing in structured IT skills development will ensure that Kew's workforce is equipped to adopt new technologies effectively, improve operational efficiency, and support the organisation's long-term digital transformation objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085349-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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