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title: "RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34065f60-916b-4d78-87fa-d5871ce0bd5c

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, UK, has completed the procurement process for the design and production of the "Kew magazine." This project, classified under CPV code 22200000 for newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, was conducted through an open procedure and valued at £984,000. The awarded contract period begins on 10th February 2025 and ends on 31st January 2027. The procurement was intended to select a supplier to manage the print publication delivered three times a year to around 80,000 households as part of Kew's membership benefits. Important dates include the tender period ending on 13th November 2024 and the award date on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print media, particularly those capable of large-scale production and distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, which indicates a broad scope for participation. The awarded supplier, CPL One Ltd, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, exemplifies a successful SME leveraging this opportunity for business growth by partnering with a prestigious institution like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Businesses equipped with expertise in high-quality publication design and production would be well-suited to competing for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The aim of this tender is to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine. The publication is produced three times per annum and forms part of the package of benefits for those who join Kew Garden membership scheme, of which there are approximately 80,000 memberships (or approximately 110,000 members). Delivered as a print product to approximately 80,000 households, Kew magazine is viewed as an important communication tool to inform members about the Gardens including our Wakehurst site, Kew's scientific purpose, and what's on for members to enjoy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a063f1-d1aa-40b1-babd-b96cd8d97734 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £984,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £984,000 |
| 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 | RICHMOND |
| 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 | CPL ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a063f1-d1aa-40b1-babd-b96cd8d97734

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07a063f1-d1aa-40b1-babd-b96cd8d97734
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=928487128
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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