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RBGKEW1533 - Brand Advice Services

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew was for brand advice services, including embedding a new strapline into Kew practices. This contract, titled "RBGKEW1533 - Brand Advice Services," falls under the business development consultancy services category. The procurement was completed via a direct award method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to RADDA BRAND LIMITED, with a commencement date of 1st April 2026, and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2028, with the potential for a one-year extension. The delivery of services is targeted across multiple regions within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in brand consultancy and development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong portfolio in consultancy services, particularly in sectors involving public authorities or central government bodies, would find it advantageous to align with such contracts. Given its broad geographical coverage and the relatively straightforward procurement process, this contract is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their influence and service offerings across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBGKEW1533 - Brand Advice Services

Notice Description

Brand advice services including embedding new strapline into Kew practices. Route to Market : Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029049-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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

RADDA BRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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