Planning

Freelance Tutor (Field Botany)

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is planning a procurement process to appoint a Freelance Tutor (Field Botany) who will support the delivery and development of field botany courses. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key documents published on 3rd February 2025. This opportunity falls under the education industry category and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is valued at £2,000 GBP and has been assigned the CPV code 80000000. Interested parties should note the forthcoming notice date of 7th February 2025. The main objective of the tutor will be to teach, facilitate learning, and provide assessment and feedback for course participants, aiding RBGE's mission to tackle biodiversity and climate challenges.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in botany and environmental sciences. Companies or freelance educators with a strong background in these fields will find this procurement especially relevant. It is an excellent avenue for entities aiming to grow their business by associating with a world-leading botanical institute known for its extensive plant collections and international conservation efforts. Additionally, RBGE encourages applications from racial and ethnic minority groups to promote diversity within its educational programmes.

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Notice Title

Freelance Tutor (Field Botany)

Notice Description

The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of field botany 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 field botany 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789416
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522995
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

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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