Award

R5 Auction Platform Provider

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

28 Jan 2025 at 16:50

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed a procurement process for an R5 Auction Platform Provider, classified under the industry category of Computer Platforms (CPV code 30211300). This contract, valued at £300,000, will benefit from a contract period starting on 24th December 2024 and ending on 30th June 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender process concluded by the award date of 17th December 2024. The delivery location for the service is the United Kingdom, and the procedure was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer platforms, particularly SMEs seeking to expand their market presence through public sector contracts. Organisations with expertise in developing and managing auction platforms will find this contract especially relevant. The open procurement method adopted ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, creating a fair chance for eligible businesses to secure the contract, thereby fostering business growth and establishing or strengthening relationships with prominent public entities like The Crown Estate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R5 Auction Platform Provider

Notice Description

R5 Auction Platform Provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa6a7884-bea2-4d2c-bbf3-1a6f2557157a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d270c8-5b35-49e6-b94c-b76f8281d30a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 months
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

DOTECON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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