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RBGKEW1502 Plant Heath related technical support for the communities of practice in the context of the One Health Knowledge Nexus

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew focused on providing plant health-related technical support within the One Health Knowledge Nexus framework. This project involved collaboration with the FAO team and was classified under research and development consultancy services. The contract, awarded to Julian Smith, Agri-Plant Health Consultancy, commenced on 10th December 2025, and concluded on 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £30,150. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold without competition, reflecting a complete award status as of 4th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services in the plant health and research development sector. It is particularly suitable for large-scale consultancies capable of contributing to joint research and knowledge development within the botanical and health linkage fields. With active participation in several regions across the UK, businesses with expertise in developing strategic partnerships and technical support within environmental and health frameworks should find this contract beneficial for fostering long-term growth and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1502 Plant Heath related technical support for the communities of practice in the context of the One Health Knowledge Nexus

Notice Description

Working in collaboration with the FAO team and RBG Kew team to support joint research focused on the development of knowledge materials on plant health and one health linkages.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019623-2026
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
£30,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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

JULIAN SMITH, AGRI-PLANT HEALTH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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