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RBGKEW 1475 National stakeholder coordination and engagement within the BLF Madagascar/FMH project

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "RBGKEW 1475 National stakeholder coordination and engagement within the BLF Madagascar/FMH project" was conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was deployed for a research and development consultancy service focusing on conservation efforts in Madagascar. The contract, worth £18,462, was signed on 14th August 2025 and is active from 1st September 2025 to 30th March 2026, with a potential 5-month extension. Richard Lewis, a supplier based in Madagascar, was awarded the project, which emphasizes coordination and engagement activities crucial to the project's success within its remaining 24-month window.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, research, and international development. Companies with expertise in biodiversity conservation, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development practices will find this tender particularly relevant. The lack of competition, owing to the direct procurement method, can be advantageous for businesses that are well-positioned to meet the specific demands of the project quickly, especially those with existing operations or partnerships in Madagascar. This contract can serve as a stepping stone for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in environmental and conservation projects on an international scale.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW 1475 National stakeholder coordination and engagement within the BLF Madagascar/FMH project

Notice Description

The BLF Madagascar is a large conservation research project being carried out in a designated priority country. The proposed consultancy supports capacity to meet with the primary mission of the project. This mission is to provide evidence-based recommendations to the Malagasy government for improving protected area management towards sustaining livelihoods of local communities, lowering biodiversity losses and reducing climate change impacts. Failure to rapidly recruit this consultant in the wake of the loss of our current coordinator will lead to a much lower chance of achieving the mission due the 6-month void that would occur through normal procurement with a further 3-month onboarding requirement for a project of this scale and complexity. This within a 24-month project window remaining.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003181-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,462 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Mar 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

RICHARD LEWIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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