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title: "RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement"
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# RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services - Framework Agreement

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ac12ae4-a9a5-4546-be70-e13c14a048b8

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a framework agreement titled "RBGKEW1332 - Interpretation Services". This procurement falls under the "Interpretation services" industry category (CPV code 79540000) and is intended for services such as interpretation planning, research, content development, and production. The contract, valued at £1,080,000, is set to commence on 1st November 2024 and conclude on 21st October 2028. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their portfolio by working with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies specialising in interpretation services, including planning and content development, are ideally suited to compete for such opportunities. The awarded contract went to Skellon Superfold Limited T/A Skellon Studio, indicating that expertise in providing comprehensive interpretation services can lead to significant business growth and long-term engagements.

## Notice

Interpretation Services for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG, Kew'). These services include interpretation planning, research and content development and production

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bace23c-9abb-439e-ba8a-80110fd992b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 21 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKELLON SUPERFOLD LIMITED T/A SKELLON STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bace23c-9abb-439e-ba8a-80110fd992b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bace23c-9abb-439e-ba8a-80110fd992b2
  22nd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=919406159
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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