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title: "RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine"
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# RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8d89f1f-cd4f-4978-9728-dc0f87baed00

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is initiating an open procurement process for the design and production of the "Kew magazine," a publication distributed three times a year to approximately 80,000 households as part of the Kew Garden membership scheme. This tender, classified under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines, is valued at £1,188,000. It is currently at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 13 November 2024 and the contract period slated to start on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2027. The project addresses the London region within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in design, print production, and publication management. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given their creative capabilities and agile operations. By securing this contract, a business can significantly boost its portfolio with a highly reputable client, enhance its market visibility, and contribute to an essential communication tool for Kew Gardens' large membership base. The procurement method is an open procedure, making the process inclusive and competitive.

## Notice

The aim of this tender is to procure a supplier to manage the design and production of Kew magazine. The publication is produced three times per annum and forms part of the package of benefits for those who join Kew Garden membership scheme, of which there are approximately 80,000 memberships (or approximately 110,000 members). Delivered as a print product to approximately 80,000 households, Kew magazine is viewed as an important communication tool to inform members about the Gardens including our Wakehurst site, Kew's scientific purpose, and what's on for members to enjoy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d0afde-128a-4554-9013-15497ae27a68 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d0afde-128a-4554-9013-15497ae27a68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71d0afde-128a-4554-9013-15497ae27a68
  2nd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Newspapers,-journals,-periodicals-and-magazines./X6U86AVBF3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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