--- title: "Freelance Tutor (Horticulture)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Freelance Tutor (Horticulture) Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is planning to procure a Freelance Tutor in Horticulture. This procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses by engaging a tutor for teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback. The role will be based at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, within the “Education” industry category. Interested parties should submit their notes of interest by the 7th of March 2025. This procurement falls under the services category with an estimated value of 2000 GBP, and is governed by public law as per TED_CA_TYPE regulations. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and horticultural services. It is an excellent opportunity for freelance educators and small enterprises offering educational consultancy and horticultural expertise. The RBGE, with its rich history and reputable standing in botanical science and education, provides a prestigious platform for businesses to enhance their market presence and contribute to crucial climate and biodiversity initiatives. Applications are especially encouraged from underrepresented groups, affirming RBGE's commitment to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. ## Notice The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses. The role will include teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback relevant to the course. ### Lot Information Lot 1 RBGE is a world-leading botanical institute and international visitor attraction that is 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, as well as 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 practical horticulture course by delivering teaching, facilitating learning and providing assessment and feedback. Applications are particularly welcome from racial and ethnic minority groups, and other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at the RBGE.. To note interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to writchie@rbge.org.uk. Notes of interest will be accepted until the 7th of March 2025. 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=FEB522996 | | 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 | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522996 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB522996&idx=1 3rd February 2025 - Role Description - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB522996 Freelance Tutor (Horticulture) - The RBGE aims to appoint a Freelance Tutor to support the delivery and development of Practical Horticulture courses. The role will include teaching, facilitating learning, and providing assessment and feedback relevant to the course. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.rbge.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=789414 - 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-r6ebe6-0000789414. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000789414.json.