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title: "RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a535"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW"
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# RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a535

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## Summary

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is conducting a procurement process to manage the design and production of Kew magazine under the tender ID RBGKEW1362. The magazine, which falls under the industry category of newspapers, journals, periodicals, and magazines (CPV code 22200000), is produced thrice annually and serves approximately 80,000 households. This public procurement pertains to the delivery of goods with a total contract value of £1,188,000 and occurs in London. The procurement process is at the 'Award' stage, and the designated supplier is CPL One ltd, with the contract being signed on 13 November 2024. The open procedure was utilised, indicating an open and competitive process, and the awarded contract includes a potential 12-month extension clause. Notably, the procurement process began earlier with the tender released in October 2024, closing its submission phase on 13 November 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in magazine design and production, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering high-quality and cost-effective services. Kew magazine is a significant communication tool for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, providing insights into membership benefits, the gardens' scientific purposes, and events. Thus, businesses with experience in producing high-circulation publications would find this an apt opportunity to enhance their portfolios and expand their market reach. Participating in this tender could lead to long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution, furthering business growth and recognising their capacity to handle large-scale distribution effectively.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6U86AVBF3

Renewal: Extension clause of 12 months included in contract term

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013466-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,188,000 |
| Lots value | £990,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £984,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPL ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013466-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031616-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kew.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=939817303
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6U86AVBF3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Richmond:-Newspapers%2C-journals%2C-periodicals-and-magazines./X6U86AVBF3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/X6U86AVBF3

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