Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Herbarium, Kew Green
Richmond
TW9 3AE
Contact
Sarah Jandu
Telephone
+44 2083325000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/X6U86AVBF3
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
RBGKEW1362 - Kew magazine
Reference number
RBGKEW1362
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,188,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £990,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Extension clause of 12 months included in contract term
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
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Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 November 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
13 November 2024
Local time
12:05pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2024102-PRO-27891819
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Head of Procurement & Contract Management, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London
Country
United Kingdom