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title: "RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation"
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# RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc4bdd73-3b67-48c1-82cc-fc7a2638eb16

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RBGKEW1409 Plants for Health Portal: Consultancy for ideation and implementation" has been completed by The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This tender falls under the industry category of Software programming and consultancy services and is valued at £60,000. The location specified is Richmond, England, with the postal code TW9 3AE. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase, with the contract period spanning from February 28, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs. The direct procurement method, a single tender action below the threshold, suggests streamlined competition with reduced bureaucracy. Businesses with expertise in software development and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with scientific software, are well-suited to compete. The winning supplier, David McCulloch, indicates there may be particular opportunities for individual consultants or small firms with niche expertise in this field.

## Notice

Science Software Development team and Science Applications Operations team Rob Turner as Team lead for P3 Ops team will interface with Kew IT and IT security team..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b3dc04-35b2-48f9-b870-a1b7c787aa18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| 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 | DAVID MCCULLOCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b3dc04-35b2-48f9-b870-a1b7c787aa18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4b3dc04-35b2-48f9-b870-a1b7c787aa18
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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