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title: "Advertising and Planning Media Buying services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# Advertising and Planning Media Buying services

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afe19812-395e-4253-b086-68c0ca44d9e0

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a prominent institution located in Richmond, England, recently completed a tender process for Advertising and Planning Media Buying services, valued at £698,000. This procurement was initiated under a framework agreement created by the British Library, and the selected supplier is AKA Limited. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2021, with the award of the contract announced on 22 March 2019. The procurement method used was selective, allowing for periodic call-offs against the established framework.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in advertising and marketing services. Companies that specialise in media planning and buying could find a competitive edge here, particularly those able to leverage innovative strategies. Given the nature of the services required, firms with experience in delivering comprehensive marketing solutions will be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of this kind. Engaging with such contracts can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and lead to potential growth through expanded service offerings.

## Notice

RBG Kew is party to a Framework create by the British Library for the purchase of Advertising and Planning Media Buying services. Periodic call-offs will be made against the Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de11bfa-e9c9-48bd-b6e8-303aca5e66d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £698,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £698,000 |
| 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 | AKA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2019 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de11bfa-e9c9-48bd-b6e8-303aca5e66d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de11bfa-e9c9-48bd-b6e8-303aca5e66d8
  4th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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