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Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE)

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the "Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh" to DWS Associates Limited. The assessment will demonstrate the economic and social value delivered by the garden in Scotland and globally, helping stakeholders understand its impact. The procurement was a tender process under the services category, with the contract now in the active status since the signing on the 14th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in economic and social impact assessments, particularly those with experience in assessing organisations' value and impact. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh seeks to showcase its value to stakeholders through this assessment, making it attractive for businesses with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative evaluation of economic and social impacts. Businesses that can support the evaluation of operations, fundraising, education, community outreach, and related sectors may find this tender well-suited for business growth.

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Notice Title

Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE)

Notice Description

Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the Scottish Government's National Performance Framework and Outcomes, we wish to explore both financial and social impacts. Sources to be consulted will include internal and public-facing corporate and financial documents. The results of past visitor and marketing surveys can also be provided to the supplier. Further consultations with key staff and stakeholders will be required as part of the study, alongside research to support modelling of indirect and induced impacts. The study will include, but not be limited to, direct, indirect and induced impacts from day-to-day operations, visitors and tourism, fundraising, capital projects, education and training, community outreach, science and horticulture, as detailed below. Impacts from climate mitigation and natural capital value may also be in scope.

Renewal: One 12 Month extension to 31st March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000737083
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485843
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

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimate 5 year if required.

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
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@rbge.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312482909

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

DWS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482385&idx=1
    29th June 2023 - RBGE 2022 163 Economic and Social Impact Assessment - Final
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482385&idx=2
    29th June 2023 - RBGE-2022-163 - Economic and Social Impact Assessment - Final
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482385
    Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE) - Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485843
    Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE) - Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.

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