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Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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03 Apr 2025 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has awarded a contract for Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Services, classified under Advertising consultancy services (CPV 79341100). The procurement process, using the open procedure above the threshold, involved a tender period that ended on 10th January 2025. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, will commence on 3rd March 2025 and conclude on 2nd March 2027. The services will be provided within the United Kingdom. Key dates included the contract award on 10th January 2025, with relevant notifications published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising consultancy services, particularly those interested in public affairs and corporate communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The scale of the contract, combined with its two-year duration, can provide substantial business growth potential, particularly for companies looking to expand their operations and public sector client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Services

Notice Description

Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3354d2aa-bdba-4675-bc4c-8ea4af4a1091
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a1b60a-d883-45f0-a328-10d248e09119
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

PORTLAND COMMUNICATIONS

PORTLAND PR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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