Planning

Freelance Tutor (Botanical Illustration)

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Planning

09 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to appoint a Freelance Tutor for the Diploma in Botanical Illustration. This position will involve facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. The procurement process falls under the category of Education and requires services to be delivered either at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh or remotely. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest, which is 31st October 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in botanical illustration. Freelance tutors and small educational firms focused on botanical and environmental subjects would be well-suited to compete. The RBGE’s reputation as a world-leading botanical institution and its long history of education and conservation provide a prestigious platform for the successful bidder to expand their professional portfolio and contribute to high-impact educational endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Tutor (Botanical Illustration)

Notice Description

The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of the Diploma in Botanical Illustration. The role will include facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is a world leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction taking positive action for plants and people; from local communities across Scotland, to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency, and to support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on our 354-year history as a scientific botanic garden and centre of education with internationally important botanical collections, and extensive international partnerships. Our four Scottish gardens - Benmore, Dawyck, Logan and 'The Botanics' in Edinburgh - comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth. We are looking for a freelance Tutor to support the delivery and continued development of our Diploma in Botanical Illustration by facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at RBGE.. To note interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to jpestell@rbge.org.uk. Notes of interest will be accepted until the 31st of October 2024. For more information, visit https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515874
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Jacqui Pestell
Contact Email
jpestell@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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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