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Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework

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07 Feb 2025 at 16:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has initiated a two-stage (Restricted) tender process to award a Digital Partners Framework Agreement, aimed at securing up to eleven Digital Partners with Digital and Data Resource capabilities. This Framework is set to support the Digital Team in delivering key initiatives across the Marine, Urban, and Windsor Strategic Business Units, aiming to meet high resource demands, improve efficiencies, and enhance value aligned with public procurement regulations. The tender, classified under IT services (CPV 72000000), is active and covers services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. The total contract value is £9.5 million, and it is expected to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2028. The procurement method utilised is a restricted procedure, and interested parties must submit their applications by 10th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to grow by partnering with The Crown Estate in a high-value and strategically important digital services initiative. Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital marketing will find this an ideal opportunity to provide their expertise to accelerate the delivery of digital services across multiple strategic business units. By participating in this tender, businesses can potentially secure a position as one of the eleven frameworks digital partners, supporting and driving digital transformation efforts in diverse and high-profile areas, thus opening avenues for long-term collaboration and industry reputation enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is embarking on a two stage (Restricted) tender to award a Framework Agreement for up to eleven Digital Partners with Digital and Data Resource capabilities across three 'Lots'. The Digital Partners Framework Agreement will support the Digital Team in delivering initiatives across the Enterprise, to address high resource demand, drive efficiencies and value, in alignment with the public procurement regulations. The key priority is to accelerate the delivery of digital services across our Marine, Urban and Windsor Strategic Business Units. This Standard Selection Questionnaire commences that two-stage tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0678a37f-05cb-495b-b4c6-0757a0bf07e3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Restricted (Deprecated)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOURCEDOGG
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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