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title: "Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737083"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2023-08-14"
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# Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE)

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737083

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the "Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh" to DWS Associates Limited. The assessment will demonstrate the economic and social value delivered by the garden in Scotland and globally, helping stakeholders understand its impact. The procurement was a tender process under the services category, with the contract now in the active status since the signing on the 14th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in economic and social impact assessments, particularly those with experience in assessing organisations' value and impact. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh seeks to showcase its value to stakeholders through this assessment, making it attractive for businesses with expertise in both quantitative and qualitative evaluation of economic and social impacts. Businesses that can support the evaluation of operations, fundraising, education, community outreach, and related sectors may find this tender well-suited for business growth.

## Notice

Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the Scottish Government's National Performance Framework and Outcomes, we wish to explore both financial and social impacts. Sources to be consulted will include internal and public-facing corporate and financial documents. The results of past visitor and marketing surveys can also be provided to the supplier. Further consultations with key staff and stakeholders will be required as part of the study, alongside research to support modelling of indirect and induced impacts. The study will include, but not be limited to, direct, indirect and induced impacts from day-to-day operations, visitors and tourism, fundraising, capital projects, education and training, community outreach, science and horticulture, as detailed below. Impacts from climate mitigation and natural capital value may also be in scope.

Renewal: One 12 Month extension to 31st March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485843 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimate 5 year if required. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485843
- 29 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482385

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482385&idx=1
  29th June 2023 - RBGE 2022 163 Economic and Social Impact Assessment - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN482385&idx=2
  29th June 2023 - RBGE-2022-163 - Economic and Social Impact Assessment - Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482385
  Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE) - Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485843
  Economic and Social Impact Assessment of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh(RBGE) - Economic and Social Impact Assessment of RBGE To undertake an economic and social impact assessment (ESIA) to demonstrate the economic and social value delivered through the funding and operations of RBGE in Scotland and globally. This will be used to identify the value for money provided by the organization, and in communications with key stakeholders. It will be both a quantitative and qualitative assessment of RBGE's impact, in Scotland and globally. The outcome of the ESIA will be a report that RBGE can use to demonstrate to existing and potential stakeholders the value and impact of our work both in Scotland and globally.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737083

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