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Valuation contract for the onshore minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

THE CROWN ESTATE

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11 Apr 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed a procurement process to award a valuation contract for its onshore minerals portfolio. The contract, titled "Valuation contract for the onshore minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong," falls under the industry category of Evaluation consultancy services (CPV code 79419000). The tender for this project, which was conducted through a direct procurement method, amounted to GBP 80,000 and was awarded to Wardell Armstrong LLP, a large-scale supplier based in Staffordshire, England. The award was made on the 10th of February 2025, with the contract period running from the 13th of February 2025 to the 30th of March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in evaluation and valuation. While the procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, it underscores the importance of maintaining strong relationships with large buying organisations like The Crown Estate. Businesses equipped to deliver high-value, technically specialised services and those looking to expand their portfolio in the onshore minerals sector would be particularly suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. This contract exemplifies the type of high-profile projects that can drive business growth and visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Valuation contract for the onshore minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

Notice Description

Valuation contract for the onshore minerals portfolio with Wardell Armstrong

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2d3582d-676a-4da4-be39-47f3003509e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f981ccaf-06d0-404e-b048-3423cad00e9f
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

WARDELL ARMSTRONG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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