Planning

Freelance Tutor (Horticulture)

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Planning

03 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is planning to procure a Freelance Tutor in Horticulture. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses by engaging a tutor for teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback. The role will be based at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, within the “Education” industry category. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest by the 7th of March 2025. This procurement falls under the services category with an estimated value of 2000 GBP, and is governed by public law as per TED_CA_TYPE regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and horticultural services. It is an excellent opportunity for freelance educators and small enterprises offering educational consultancy and horticultural expertise. The RBGE, with its rich history and reputable standing in botanical science and education, provides a prestigious platform for businesses to enhance their market presence and contribute to crucial climate and biodiversity initiatives. Applications are especially encouraged from underrepresented groups, affirming RBGE's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Tutor (Horticulture)

Notice Description

The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses. The role will include teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback relevant to the course.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is a world-leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction that is 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, as well as 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 practical horticulture course by delivering teaching, facilitating learning and providing assessment and feedback. Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at the RBGE.. To note interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to writchie@rbge.org.uk. Notes of interest will be accepted until the 7th of March 2025. For more information, visit https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522996
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
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2025Expired
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
Will Ritchie
Contact Email
writchie@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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