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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND VISITOR GIVING CAMPAIGN

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is currently engaging in a procurement process for its "Membership Recruitment and Visitor Giving Campaign." This tender, aimed at the services sector, is based in Edinburgh, UK, with a procurement method defined as an open procedure. The tender was initiated on 1 April 2021, with a submission deadline set for 20 April 2021. The value of the contract is approximately £90,000, with an initial period of 12 months, followed by options for two additional 12-month extensions based on supplier performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on membership recruitment strategies, donor engagement, and fundraising services. Companies that specialise in marketing, digital solutions, and visitor engagement are particularly well-suited to participate, as the goal is to increase membership sales by over 50% and enhance visitor donations by more than 130% within the initial year. Collaborating with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can enable successful bidders to showcase their innovative approaches and potentially establish long-term relationships that could benefit future growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND VISITOR GIVING CAMPAIGN

Notice Description

Brief Project Description and Purpose The purpose of this project is to increase the number of memberships sold and donations given when public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The aim is to increase new membership by 50%+, and visitor giving by 130%+ over the initial12 month period. RBGE wishes to appoint a Contractor for an initial period of 12 months, starting in spring 2021, to undertake membership recruitment of visitors and to secure donations via contactless donation terminals to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The total length of the contract will be 36 months. The initial period of 12 month and 2 x 12-month extensions subject to acceptable performance by the supplier. The Development and Membership team will look to work in partnership with the Contractor to refine and implement an optimal solution to maximise visitor membership recruitment and visitor giving.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this project is to increase the number of memberships sold and donations given when public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The aim is to increase new membership by 50%+, and visitor giving by 130%+ over the initial12 month period. RBGE wishes to appoint a Contractor for an initial period of 12 months, starting in spring 2021, to undertake membership recruitment of visitors and to secure donations via contactless donation terminals to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The total length of the contract will be 36 months. The initial period of 12 month and 2 x 12-month extensions subject to acceptable performance by the supplier. The Development and Membership team will look to work in partnership with the Contractor to refine and implement an optimal solution to maximise visitor membership recruitment and visitor giving.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month period - depending upon performance to the supplier 3 years in total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412847
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Alison Rankin
Contact Email
arankin@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482815

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE WORKS (BOO CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR411028&idx=2
    1st April 2021 - Membership - Recruitment / Giving Services - Price Schedule
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411028
    MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND VISITOR GIVING CAMPAIGN - Brief Project Description and Purpose The purpose of this project is to increase the number of memberships sold and donations given when public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The aim is to increase new membership by 50%+, and visitor giving by 130%+ over the initial12 month period. RBGE wishes to appoint a Contractor for an initial period of 12 months, starting in spring 2021, to undertake membership recruitment of visitors and to secure donations via contactless donation terminals to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The total length of the contract will be 36 months. The initial period of 12 month and 2 x 12-month extensions subject to acceptable performance by the supplier. The Development and Membership team will look to work in partnership with the Contractor to refine and implement an optimal solution to maximise visitor membership recruitment and visitor giving.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412847
    MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND VISITOR GIVING CAMPAIGN - Brief Project Description and Purpose The purpose of this project is to increase the number of memberships sold and donations given when public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The aim is to increase new membership by 50%+, and visitor giving by 130%+ over the initial12 month period. RBGE wishes to appoint a Contractor for an initial period of 12 months, starting in spring 2021, to undertake membership recruitment of visitors and to secure donations via contactless donation terminals to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The total length of the contract will be 36 months. The initial period of 12 month and 2 x 12-month extensions subject to acceptable performance by the supplier. The Development and Membership team will look to work in partnership with the Contractor to refine and implement an optimal solution to maximise visitor membership recruitment and visitor giving.

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