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title: "RBGKEW1418-Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Creative Programming Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efef"
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buyer: "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW"
published: "2025-09-25"
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# RBGKEW1418-Kew Gardens & Wakehurst Creative Programming Framework

Buyer: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efef

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has concluded a procurement process to appoint a framework of suppliers for the creative programming at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Design & Fabricate services and Lot 2 for Theatrical Performance services. The primary focus is on delivering innovative creative programming that aligns with Kew's vision. The competitive flexible procedure was employed during this procurement, which started with tender notices published earlier this year. The process is complete, and contracts have been awarded to suppliers including Two Tails Productions Ltd and Wild Rumpus CIC. The procurement was managed by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which operates from Kew Green, Richmond, UK. The legal basis for this procurement is under the UK Public Contracts regulations, with completion announced by September 2025.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative design, fabrication, and theatrical production. SMEs in the event services sector, especially those with innovative approaches and a track record of working in outdoor environments, will find this framework well-suited. The framework's selective procurement approach, which includes a flexible call-off procedure, offers businesses the chance to engage with RBG Kew on projects varying in scope and scale. Potential suppliers had to demonstrate their capability in managing complex installations and productions, making it an attractive opportunity for parties with strong portfolios in interactive and immersive experiences. Furthermore, the contract's term, with an initial duration up to two years and possible extensions, provides potential for sustained engagement and business continuity for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Framework of suppliers to provide creative programming services across Kew and Wakehurst visitor programmes teams. Lot 1 - Design & Fabrication Lot 2 - Theatrical Performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059874-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW |
| Locality | KEW GREEN |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | KIT AND CABOODLE; LIMA STUDIO; THE BAKEHOUSE FACTORY; THEATRE-RITES; TWO TAILS PRODUCTIONS; WILD RUMPUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services
- 92312110 - Theatrical producer entertainment services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 15:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059874-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 16:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041108-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059874-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041108-2025
  17th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kitandcaboodle.co.uk
- http://www.theatre-rites.co.uk
- http://www.twotailsproductions.com
- http://www.wildrumpus.org.uk
- https://bakehousefactory.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.limastudio.co.uk

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