Published date: 13 June 2023
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Journals - 22211000
Electronic data management (EDM) - 48613000
Data management services - 72322000
Content or data standardization and classification services - 72330000
Research services - 73110000
Performance review services - 79313000
Location of contract
TW93AE
Value of contract
£20,000
Procurement reference
RBGKEW1187 State of the World's Plants and Fungi (SOTWPF) 2023 scientific copy writer
Published date
13 June 2023
Closing date
11 May 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
12 May 2023
Contract end date
10 October 2023
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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
Award information
Awarded date
11 May 2023
Contract start date
12 May 2023
Contract end date
10 October 2023
Total value of contract
£20,000
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Carolyn Fry -Freelance Communication consultant
Address
Freelance Communication consultant
Milbrook cottage
1 Old Rectory Close
Emsworth
Hampshire
P010 8UBReference
No reference - other
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
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