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Marine Programme Delivery Framework (including WP1)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 11:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, headquartered in London, has completed the Marine Programme Delivery Framework project, specifically under the title "Marine Programme Delivery Framework (including WP1)." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically general management consultancy services, and was carried out via a selective procurement method through call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2028. The procurement was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP and pertains to the United Kingdom. The tender stage has transitioned to the 'Award' phase as of 28th November 2025, and the awarded contract notice was subsequently published on 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in management services, particularly those with experience in marine programme delivery. The substantial contract value and the long contract period provide an advantageous environment for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in consultancy services. Given the selective procurement process, firms with a strong track record in consultancy and project management will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, as it highlights a preference for suppliers with demonstrated capability and reliability in delivering complex consultancy frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Programme Delivery Framework (including WP1)

Notice Description

Marine Programme Delivery Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fe490b2-a782-4d54-a572-cbfca510998b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30c09ff-f97c-4221-a734-16df8c35e2cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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