Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cce-cded-7334-ad53-2cb16f65168c/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi-sotwpf-2023-scientific-copy-writer awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) 2023 scientific copy writer [Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew](https://tendernation.io/buyers/board-of-trustees-of-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew) Often single bidder Estimated value £20,000 Published 13 Jun 2023 Deadline Closed 11 May 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The contractor is required to review approximately 20 scientific research manuscripts which will be published separately in a special issue of an academic journal, and to synthesise the data, results and conclusions into a high-profile report suitable for a broad international audience. The work requires liaising with and interviewing the lead authors of the journal publications to extract key information and messages, drafting the full SOTWPF report, distilling key data into maps and infographics and working with Kew's Senior Science Editor and Creative Services team throughout the writing and design process. The contractor will also work closely with the SOTWPF Senior Project Manager and Senior Science Editor to troubleshoot issues and ensure that work is kept to deadlines and a very high-quality standard.It is essential that the contractor has an in-depth understanding of the relevant scientific literature and research techniques and be able to critically appraise the standard of research to ensure the rigour and evidence base of the report's contents. They must be familiar with the content and editorial style of previous SOTWPF reports and have a good working knowledge of Kew's internal workflow for design and production of the report ## CPV classification Journals Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e4a4cb01-8e31-4405-a882-472e92e41880) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/board-of-trustees-of-the-royal-botanic-gardens-kew) [Sector More Printed matter & publishing tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/printed-matter-publishing) ## More tenders like this [Electoral Printing & Postage · Wyre Borough Council · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9af7-7182-b421-adefa86b20ca/electoral-printing-postage) [Library books – Fourniture de livres imprimés neufs en langue anglaise et services associés pour Sciences Po · Fondation Nationale des Sciences Politiques · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-1af4-733d-9ebe-6f4e06fc09bd/france-library-books-fourniture-de-livres-imprimes-neufs-en-langue-anglaise) [Printed matter and related products – Tryckeritjänster · Kungliga Operan Aktiebolag · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ca5b-718e-acf2-f3a8b8724587/sweden-printed-matter-and-related-products-tryckeritjanster) [Technical publications – Realizace páteřních kabelových rozvodů pro modernizaci hlavního přepojovače · Český Rozhlas · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9298-72d7-8193-5fecd41d3605/czechia-technical-publications-realizace-paternich-kabelovych-rozvodu-pro-mo) [Library books – fourniture de livres, bandes dessinees, et prestations associees POUR LES services DU departement de l’oise · Département de l'Oise · 7 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-94e2-71d1-b26c-02b4c8823d9a/france-library-books-fourniture-de-livres-bandes-dessinees-et-prestations) [Printed books – achat de livres imprimes POUR LE reseau des equipements culturels de gpsea (2027-2030) · Grand Paris Sud Est Avenir · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-170f-70dd-a381-186e516c1f4c/france-printed-books-achat-de-livres-imprimes-pour-le-reseau-des-equipements)