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title: "State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) 2023 scientific copy writer"
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# State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) 2023 scientific copy writer

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4a4cb01-8e31-4405-a882-472e92e41880

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew has awarded a contract for the State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) 2023 scientific copywriter. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, involves reviewing scientific research manuscripts, synthesizing data for a report, and collaborating with various teams at Kew. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period runs from May 12, 2023, to October 10, 2023, with the tender period ending on May 11, 2023, and the contract awarded on the same day. The tender is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew offers business growth opportunities to those experienced in scientific copywriting and content standardization. Businesses well-versed in research services, performance review services, and data management are likely to find this contract suitable. The location for the contract is in London, United Kingdom, with a specific postal code provided. The deadline for submission has passed, and the contract has been awarded to a freelance communication consultant. Suppliers adept at working with prestigious organisations in the scientific field will find this tender appealing for their growth prospects.

## Notice

The contractor is required to review approximately 20 scientific research manuscripts which will be published separately in a special issue of an academic journal, and to synthesise the data, results and conclusions into a high-profile report suitable for a broad international audience. The work requires liaising with and interviewing the lead authors of the journal publications to extract key information and messages, drafting the full SOTWPF report, distilling key data into maps and infographics and working with Kew's Senior Science Editor and Creative Services team throughout the writing and design process. The contractor will also work closely with the SOTWPF Senior Project Manager and Senior Science Editor to troubleshoot issues and ensure that work is kept to deadlines and a very high-quality standard.It is essential that the contractor has an in-depth understanding of the relevant scientific literature and research techniques and be able to critically appraise the standard of research to ensure the rigour and evidence base of the report's contents. They must be familiar with the content and editorial style of previous SOTWPF reports and have a good working knowledge of Kew's internal workflow for design and production of the report

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e9eb4-d6bc-4cbc-aa8c-1644e8ca8bfd |
| 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 | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2023 - 10 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | CAROLYN FRY -FREELANCE COMMUNICATION CONSULTANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79313000 - Performance review services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e9eb4-d6bc-4cbc-aa8c-1644e8ca8bfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e9eb4-d6bc-4cbc-aa8c-1644e8ca8bfd
  13th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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