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title: "RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine"
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# RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fb713c-fdfc-4993-9853-74d5136f2c34

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is seeking a supplier for the design, creation, printing, and distribution of its member magazine, Kew Magazine. This procurement falls under the printing and publishing services industry, with a total contract value of £900,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 30th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2022 and will run until 31st January 2025. Interested parties can find more information on the tender and submit their applications via the provided e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and publishing services. Businesses with experience in producing high-quality print materials and strong distribution capabilities are encouraged to participate. As Kew Magazine is distributed to approximately 80,000 households, suppliers able to effectively engage with this sizable audience will find this project a valuable opportunity to expand their market presence and client base.

## Notice

RBG Kew is seeking a supplier to design, create, print and distribute it's member magazine. Kew magazine 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. All applications must be via our e-tendering portal https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Click on current opportunities and search for project_34495 - RBGKEW997 - Kew Magazine

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5956d6-609e-436d-b877-2eb265b06224 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure - but OJEU regulations don't apply |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 14:48 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5956d6-609e-436d-b877-2eb265b06224
- 21 Oct 2021 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c75a80b-9cdd-4907-a7ae-4f351ed8cab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5956d6-609e-436d-b877-2eb265b06224
  8th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c75a80b-9cdd-4907-a7ae-4f351ed8cab1
  21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c9f4db4-c91d-48a0-97c2-c496d19c0f49
  Specification of Requirements for Kew Magazine
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Use this link to register for the tender, access tender documents and submit tender submission.

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