--- title: "Freelance Tutor (Botanical Illustration)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH" published: "2024-10-09" --- # Freelance Tutor (Botanical Illustration) Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to appoint a Freelance Tutor for the Diploma in Botanical Illustration. This position will involve facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. The procurement process falls under the category of Education and requires services to be delivered either at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh or remotely. Key dates include the deadline for expressions of interest, which is 31st October 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £2,000 GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in botanical illustration. Freelance tutors and small educational firms focused on botanical and environmental subjects would be well-suited to compete. The RBGE’s reputation as a world-leading botanical institution and its long history of education and conservation provide a prestigious platform for the successful bidder to expand their professional portfolio and contribute to high-impact educational endeavours. ## Notice The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of the Diploma in Botanical Illustration. The role will include facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RBGE is a world leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction taking positive action for plants and people; from local communities across Scotland, to more than 40 countries around the world. Our priority is to tackle the biodiversity crisis and the climate emergency, and to support the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Our work builds on our 354-year history as a scientific botanic garden and centre of education with internationally important botanical collections, and extensive international partnerships. Our four Scottish gardens - Benmore, Dawyck, Logan and 'The Botanics' in Edinburgh - comprise one of the richest plant collections on earth. We are looking for a freelance Tutor to support the delivery and continued development of our Diploma in Botanical Illustration by facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at RBGE.. To note interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to jpestell@rbge.org.uk. Notes of interest will be accepted until the 31st of October 2024. For more information, visit https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515874 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515874 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515874&idx=1 9th October 2024 - Job description and person specifications - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515874 Freelance Tutor (Botanical Illustration) - The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of the Diploma in Botanical Illustration. The role will include facilitating student learning and providing guidance on botanical subjects relevant to the course. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rbge.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=779288 - https://www.rbge.org.uk/about-us/working-with-us/vacancies/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000779288.json.