Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d09-db76-732c-b8c3-4e1407b52581/gb-richmond-rbgkew1410-rbg-kew-content-writing closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Richmond: RBGKEW1410 - RBG Kew Content Writing [Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew](https://tendernation.io/buyers/royal-botanic-gardens-kew) Estimated value £25,000 to £50,000 Published 18 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 13 Mar 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The scope of this contract is the delivery of report content and potentially other incidental pieces of written work for RBG Kew. The primary focus is the 2026 State of the World's Plants and Fungi report, produced in close collaboration with Kew's Director of Science, Senior Science Editor and Creative Services Studio. State of the World's Plants and Fungi report (to be published in June 2026) The State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) project provides a regular digest of current knowledge on plants and fungi, and the threats they face, through a cutting-edge report and associated symposium. Further information about the project and pdfs of all previous reports can be found here: [kew.org](https://www.kew.org/science/state-of-the-worlds-plants-and-fungi). The project is one of RBG Kew's Corporate Objectives and must therefore be delivered on time and to an extremely high quality. The 2026 report will include up to twelve chapters of text with associated illustrative images, infographics and captions. The total length of the report is aimed at around 60-80 pages, depending on the base content that comes through. Please see the 2023 report for an indication of chapter length. 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.The period of the initial contract is intended to be two years and may be extended up to the end of 2029 Read full description ## CPV classification Services provided by authors Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8c768b3c-b6f8-4353-879f-0a55c7646096) 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. 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