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title: "RBGKEW/966 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU"
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# RBGKEW/966 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b78575dd-21a5-4366-bfc6-c954b0d448b3

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is currently at the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "Executive Search Services - Head of CIU". This opportunity, classified under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), is located in Richmond, England. The tender was published on 21st July 2021 and the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021, lasting until 30th September 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the successful bid amount is £19,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search and recruitment services, particularly those with experience in the scientific research and commercial science sectors. SMEs with the capability to source high-calibre candidates for innovative roles would be poised to compete effectively. As the focus of the role is on leading RBG Kew's Commercial Innovation Unit, firms with expertise in science-based sectors may find this contract particularly relevant and beneficial for growth.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ('RBG Kew') is looking to appoint an executive search agency with significant experience of the scientific research and commercial science sectors. We will require the agency to be able to provide a selection of high calibre candidates to head our Commercial Innovation Unit ('CIU'). Building on RBG Kew's unique plant-based expertise and reputation for innovation, the CIU undertake commercially funded scientific work and commercialisation where appropriate, of RBG Kew's scientific expertise and IP. Please apply via https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Use the following information to search in current opportunities project_33635 - Executive Search Head of CIU - RBGKEW/966 itt_8997 - Executive Search Services - Head of CIU RBGKEW/966

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb0efa-ddb2-4219-ae5d-adfe87f0f3c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 | VEREDUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb0efa-ddb2-4219-ae5d-adfe87f0f3c1
- 21 Jul 2021 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91252105-fc72-455b-bc71-b6942d631d2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeb0efa-ddb2-4219-ae5d-adfe87f0f3c1
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91252105-fc72-455b-bc71-b6942d631d2e
  21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html?
  Link to apply for this opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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