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title: "GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing"
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# GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58a4582b-e45d-4363-9863-4a20ec393db7

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, UK, has completed the procurement process for its "RBG Kew Content Writing" contract, with an aim to produce the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report. The contract was awarded to Carolyn Fry - Science Writer and Communications Consultant, and the active procurement process transitioned from the tender phase into the award stage as of 31 March 2025. Conducted under an open procurement method, this contract involves a reporting service classified under "Services provided by authors" for the price of £50,000. The project, set to enrich Kew's scientific publications, will be developed over a contract period starting from 24 April 2025 until the end of December 2029. The collaboration primarily targets the dissemination of scientific research in the London region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are poised to engage in scientific communication and authorial services. The alignment with a prestigious institution such as Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, allows the selected business to leverage high-profile exposure and contribute to globally recognised scientific outputs. Small enterprises focusing on scientific writing and content creation, aiming to expand their portfolio, would find this project particularly advantageous due to its emphasis on producing meticulously crafted, high-quality scientific content complementing Kew's corporate objectives. The open procedure of the tendering process made it accessible to a broader range of potential bidders, promoting a competitive environment for qualified suppliers.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is the delivery of report content and potentially other incidental pieces of written work for RBG Kew. The primary focus is the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, produced in close collaboration with Kew's Director of Science, Senior Science Editor and Creative Services Studio. State of the World's Plants and Fungi report (to be published in June 2026) The State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) project provides a regular digest of current knowledge on plants and fungi, and the threats they face, through a cutting-edge report and associated symposium. Further information about the project and pdfs of all previous reports can be found here: https://www.kew.org/science/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi. The project is one of RBG Kew's Corporate Objectives and must therefore be delivered on time and to an extremely high quality. The 2026 report will include up to twelve chapters of text with associated illustrative images, infographics and captions. The total length of the report is aimed at around 60-80 pages, depending on the base content that comes through. Please see the 2023 report for an indication of chapter length. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The period of the initial contract is intended to be two years and may be extended up to the end of 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbb6bfe-1349-4d94-b37d-2f24b5c39cf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CAROLYN FRY - SCIENCE WRITER AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312210 - Services provided by authors

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbb6bfe-1349-4d94-b37d-2f24b5c39cf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fbb6bfe-1349-4d94-b37d-2f24b5c39cf6
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952298309
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kew.org/science/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi

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