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title: "RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88b30685-a2a5-4388-a217-25bb18daa68b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "RBGKEW1404 - Trees for Bees app" has been completed by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England. This tender falls under the services category, specifically data analysis and database services. The procurement method used was direct, specifically through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £11,850.51, was awarded to Upstart Interactive Ltd and is intended to continue the development of an application that supports the citizen science project on pollination. The project commenced on 15th February 2025 and is expected to conclude by 14th February 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th January 2025, with the award notice published on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in data analysis services, database services, or those with expertise in maintaining and developing mobile applications for citizen science projects would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The focus on data collection and citizen science highlights the need for companies that can effectively engage with public-facing technologies and provide ongoing support and bug fixes, offering a stable source of revenue over the contract's two-year duration.

## Notice

The continuation of the app, Trees for Bees to enable the public to collect data on pollination as part of a citizen science project. The contract covers bug fixes, hosting and support for two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adba2d6-0be9-4173-9020-b3e71ab35475 |
| 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 | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2025 - 14 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,850 |
| 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 | UPSTART INTERACTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adba2d6-0be9-4173-9020-b3e71ab35475
- 24 Mar 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adba2d6-0be9-4173-9020-b3e71ab35475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adba2d6-0be9-4173-9020-b3e71ab35475
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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