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title: "Horrible Science Kew Gardens Summer 2024"
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# Horrible Science Kew Gardens Summer 2024

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3142abb5-2378-4240-8c41-3d3d1bce550c

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Horrible Science Kew Gardens Summer 2024." This tender aimed to design, build, install, maintain, and dismantle six installations for an event based on the "Horrible Science" children's books. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 22314000 for Designs and an additional classification for Fabrication work (45255400), followed a selective method, called off from framework agreement RBGKEW1165: Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Visitor Programmes Production Company Framework. The procurement process was concluded with an award on 20 January 2024, and the contract period spans from 25 January 2024 to 3 September 2024. The contracting authority's location is Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 3AB, whereas the delivery location is specified as postal code TW93AE. The total contract value is £61,783 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event production, particularly those experienced in design and fabrication. The contracting process is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, supporting smaller enterprises to compete and thrive by delivering high-quality work for renowned institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Companies with expertise in creating engaging, educational installations could leverage this tender to bolster their portfolios and secure future contracts within the cultural and event sectors.

## Notice

The Event is based on the classic children's books Horrible Science of the same name and licensed brand assets shall be provided by Scholastic Limited. Services as follows Design, build, install, maintenance and derig of the six installations of the Horrible Science event Call of from the framework RBGKEW1165 : Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Visitor Programmes Production Company Framework Lot 1 - Design & Fabrication

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead8d751-ed43-48eb-b550-0c2b97d145ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 3 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,783 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAKEHOUSE FACTORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead8d751-ed43-48eb-b550-0c2b97d145ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ead8d751-ed43-48eb-b550-0c2b97d145ed
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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