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RBGKEW1532 - Brand Positioning and Activation

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, involved a contract for "RBGKEW1532 - Brand Positioning and Activation". This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically patent and copyright consultancy services. The contract has been awarded to United Us Limited and is set to commence on 2nd April 2026, with completion by 1st April 2027. The procurement went through a limited competition method, denoted as 'Below threshold RfQ', and has progressed beyond the award stage. Activities related to this procurement are based out of the United Kingdom, with sites spread across various regions, including UKC, UKD, and others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in brand consultancy, positioning, and creative activation. Companies in the SME sector, particularly those with expertise in providing consultancy services for patents and copyrights, are well-suited to engage in such contracts. The collaboration with a prominent institution like Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, through an agreement valued at £60,000 gross, underscores the potential for firms to enhance their portfolio and client base, leading to sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1532 - Brand Positioning and Activation

Notice Description

Brand consultancy, brand positioning, copywriting and visuals for ongoing activation Route to Market: Below threshold RfQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029022-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNITED US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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