Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20a Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
UK
Telephone: +44 1312482909
E-mail: supplychain@rbge.org.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.rbge.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11182
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Membership Recruitment and Visitor Giving Campaign
Reference number: RBGE-2023-517
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79952000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this project is to increase the unrestricted income stream through donations given and to find new ways of encouraging membership sign up when members of the public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In addition, to mobilise public support for fundraising appeals in line with organisational goals.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79342000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
Main site or place of performance:
RBGE Gardens - Edinburgh
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this project is to increase the unrestricted income stream through donations given and to find new ways of encouraging membership sign up when members of the public visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In addition, to mobilise public support for fundraising appeals in line with organisational goals.
The outcome of this piece of work will be an increase in visitor giving, an increase in new membership sign ups as well as enhanced public awareness of the work and aims of the organisation. RBGE wishes to appoint a Supplier starting in February 2024 to undertake this activity, with a clear and concise focus on securing contactless and cash donations and creatively recruiting new members.
The Development Division will look to work in partnership with the Supplier to refine and implement an optimal solution to maximise visitor membership recruitment and visitor giving.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
3 renewal of 12 months. Total of 36 Months of renewals. Length of Contract including initial period is 48 Months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Supporting Services for similar fundraising requirements.
This may be for single short-term campaigns.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
04/12/2023
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 2 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
04/12/2023
Local time: 15:00
Place:
Virtual Opening Edinburgh
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Two members of RBGE Staff
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
If there continues to be a business need it will be 3 years 6 months after the award of contract.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/11/2023