Award

Appointment to act as Public Consultation Consultant in relation to Wootton

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

15 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, based in London, recently awarded a contract for the provision of public consultation consultancy services related to Wootton. The procurement followed a direct, single tender action method, which is below the usual threshold. Classified under public relations services, this procurement is complete, with Foundation Communications Limited winning the contract valued at £30,000. The contract period ranges from 12 November 2024 to 12 May 2025, with the award officially announced on 15 July 2025. This procurement falls under the services sector with a specific industry category of public relations services.

This tender provides a growth opportunity primarily within the public relations sector. Businesses equipped to offer consultation services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited for such contracts, given their ability to provide niche expertise. As the process was a single tender action, it underscores the importance of maintaining key relationships and understanding direct procurement pathways for future contract opportunities. Such contracts can significantly benefit SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consulting services.

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Notice Title

Appointment to act as Public Consultation Consultant in relation to Wootton

Notice Description

Appointment to act as Public Consultation Consultant in relation to Wootton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90aa8e28-c570-4681-a37a-914db502b588
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94b639d7-d2d7-4fae-b942-93fab1ca6b27
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 12 May 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
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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

FOUNDATION COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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