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title: "AWARD NOTICE: Consultancy Services: Business Case for a Potential Kew University"
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# AWARD NOTICE: Consultancy Services: Business Case for a Potential Kew University

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be680fc1-5ee2-465f-be6c-55b0b8325ad8

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Surrey has completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at developing a Full Business Case for a potential Kew University. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £140,000, began on 2nd October 2017 and will run until 1st October 2018. The tender period concluded on 27th September 2017, marking the transition to the award stage.

This procurement contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in educational institutional development and business case analysis. Companies with expertise in management consultancy related to higher education or those holding a track record in strategic planning would be well-placed to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in this space could facilitate growth in offerings and client portfolios for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Award of a contract for Consultancy Services to produce a Full Business Case from which the Executive Board of RBG Kew can take a decision, in principle, about whether to proceed with the concept of a Kew University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f645b5f6-7d08-4958-8b5d-df6a808841a9 |
| 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 | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 1 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | SURRREY |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2017 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f645b5f6-7d08-4958-8b5d-df6a808841a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f645b5f6-7d08-4958-8b5d-df6a808841a9
  28th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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