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title: "RBGKEW1403 - Travel Trade Sales Representative"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1403 - Travel Trade Sales Representative

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4acae95e-c9f5-47ad-aadc-2f42fdec431e

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has awarded a contract for travel trade sales representation services. The contract, identified as RBGKEW1403, is focused on developing travel trade visitation for Wakehurst, situated in Richmond, England, under the industry category of travel services (CPV code 63515000). The award was completed on 27 February 2025, with an active contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement method, valued at £22,500, involved a single tender action below the threshold and was aimed at setting sales goals and tactics to boost Wakehurst's income through travel trade opportunities.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in travel management services (CPV code 63516000). Companies specialising in travel consultancy and management will find this opportunity especially relevant, providing a platform to leverage their market expertise to drive sales and income for Wakehurst. Businesses with a strategic focus on market appraisal, product development, and targeted sales tactics are best suited to compete in this sector-specific contract, offering a significant potential for business growth in the travel industry.

## Notice

Travel Trade Consultant for Wakehurst The contractor will be working with Wakehurst to develop a new area of business; travel trade visitation. We are engaging his expert services to provide us with appraisal of the marketplace and our product, assessing the size of the market and developing a ROI business case for a shortterm goal. We aim for him to then lead this into a second phase of development to drive targeted sales for Wakehurst and increase our income. He will be setting goals and deciding on the best tactics to employ to hit those goals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e361d069-fb2c-4fab-8fcf-0c2651254401 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERIC WHITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services
- 63516000 - Travel management services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e361d069-fb2c-4fab-8fcf-0c2651254401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e361d069-fb2c-4fab-8fcf-0c2651254401
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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