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RBGKEW1332b - Interpretation Services - Palm House Development Stage

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew for interpretation services associated with the Palm House Development Stage. The process, categorised under interpretation services, focused on delivering interpretation planning, research, and content development. The procurement was initiated without a prior call for competition, classified as a limited procedure, and falls outside directive scopes. This contract was awarded to Skellon Superfold Limited T/A Skellon Studio for a period starting from 25th February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with the contract valued at £76,980. Despite the completion status of the process, the contract commencement is expected to significantly contribute to development needs across various UK regions, specifically within a selection of designated areas: UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender creates a unique opportunity for businesses focusing on interpretation services catering to environmental projects. It is particularly suited to SMEs that specialise in content development and planning services aimed at enhancing visitor experience in botanical settings. Such contracts offer growth potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in specialised service areas. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive interpretation solutions and those positioned within the UK regions stated are ideally equipped to compete effectively for similar future projects, offering them a platform to showcase their skills and expand their market presence in the environmental protection sector.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1332b - Interpretation Services - Palm House Development Stage

Notice Description

Interpretation Services : Services include interpretation planning, research and content development

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call of from the framework agreement, RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement / Carbon Garden.

Procurement Information

Call off form the framework agreement : RBGKEW1332 Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement / Carbon Garden.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067843
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKELLON SUPERFOLD LIMITED T/A SKELLON STUDIO

Further Information

Notice URLs

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