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Aurora Subscription -Framework Services Contract 1st Jan 2025 - 31st Dec 2025

THE CROWN ESTATE

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10 Apr 2025 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for the "Aurora Subscription - Framework Services Contract 1st Jan 2025 - 31st Dec 2025". This contract, awarded in the "Database software package" industry category, will be delivered in the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The final award was made on 30th December 2024, with the contract period commencing on 1st January 2025 and terminating on 31st December 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £32,695.65 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in database software and related services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality framework services within specified timelines. The procurement process, though direct, indicates potential future opportunities for suppliers who can demonstrate excellence in similar projects. Large-scale businesses in the software and technology sectors would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, as they can meet the specific needs and standards required by prominent contracting authorities like The Crown Estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aurora Subscription -Framework Services Contract 1st Jan 2025 - 31st Dec 2025

Notice Description

Aurora Subscription -Framework Services Contract 1st Jan 2025 - 31st Dec 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dc62943-ee92-4954-ba22-0138c01bfe5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5941d3-8c8a-47e7-b090-f6658484e9ec
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48611000 - Database software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,695 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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