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Cambridge Business Park - Meanwhile Phase - Appointment Planning Consultant (Montagu Evans LLP) - Cambridge

THE CROWN ESTATE

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29 Apr 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for appointing a planning consultant for the Cambridge Business Park - Meanwhile Phase project. This contract falls under the industry category of building consultancy services and was part of a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold. The total contract value is £22,500. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th November 2024, with the contract period running from 17th December 2024 to 30th July 2025. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award status marked as active as of 9th December 2024. Montagu Evans LLP has been appointed as the supplier for this contract, with the procurement being managed by the Crown Estate from its office in London, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing planning consultancy for commercial developments. While the direct procurement nature of this process might limit competition, businesses that have existing expertise and portfolio experience in similar projects might find openings for future collaborations or subcontracting opportunities with the main supplier, Montagu Evans LLP. Large-scale consultancy firms, especially, could leverage this project for strategic growth and establishing key relationships with the Crown Estate, potentially leading to future opportunities in planning and development consultancy within prestigious projects.

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Notice Title

Cambridge Business Park - Meanwhile Phase - Appointment Planning Consultant (Montagu Evans LLP) - Cambridge

Notice Description

Cambridge Business Park - Meanwhile Phase - Appointment Planning Consultant (Montagu Evans LLP) - Cambridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5129bb08-e3b8-454c-8c09-47d08901d7ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bf2cdf-5e3c-4a08-af7a-2be966a68e10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

MONTAGU EVANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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