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title: "RBGKEW/798 - Book Publicity Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
published: "2020-02-28"
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# RBGKEW/798 - Book Publicity Service

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b9ed7af-e353-4491-92c5-5b0c3880d0d2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, seeking a Book Publicity Service valued at £90,000. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, which is below the threshold for formal competitive bidding. The tender process concluded on 13th January 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and running until 31st March 2025. This project falls under the advertising services category and is located in Richmond, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advertising and publicity services. Businesses with expertise in book promotions and related marketing strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The successful awarding of this contract to Read Media highlights the potential for SMEs to engage with prestigious institutions like the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, thereby enhancing their visibility and growth prospects in the competitive public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Book Publicity Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c30ac9-f7eb-4309-a776-8bec5aa314e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | READ MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c30ac9-f7eb-4309-a776-8bec5aa314e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c30ac9-f7eb-4309-a776-8bec5aa314e5
  28th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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