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Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate Commissioners, located in London, UK, has initiated a tender process under the title "Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework," within the IT services category. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 10th March 2025, followed by an invitation date set for 24th March 2025. The framework agreement seeks to appoint up to eleven partners across three lots, focusing on digital and data resources to enhance The Crown Estate's initiatives in their Marine, Urban, and Windsor Strategic Business Units. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, adhering to public procurement regulations, with an initial contract period of approximately three years, potentially extendable by an additional year.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Firms adept in digital resources, data management, analytics, geospatial data, and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing stand to benefit. The three lots cater to varying expert areas: Managed Digital Resources, Data & Analytics, and Smart Products and Innovation, each supporting diverse and transformative digital initiatives. Businesses with robust capabilities in these domains are encouraged to participate, as this framework can facilitate significant growth through long-term partnerships and the potential to spearhead innovative projects within The Crown Estate’s strategic units.

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Notice Title

Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is embarking on a two stage (Restricted) tender to award a Framework Agreement for up to eleven Digital Partners with Digital and Data Resource capabilities across three 'Lots'. The Digital Partners Framework Agreement will support the Digital Team in delivering initiatives across the Enterprise, to address high resource demand, drive efficiencies and value, in alignment with the public procurement regulations. The key priority is to accelerate the delivery of digital services across our Marine, Urban and Windsor Strategic Business Units. This Standard Selection Questionnaire commences that two-stage tendering process.

Lot Information

Managed Digital Resources (Covering skilled resources to support current & future needs)

Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide a comprehensive suite of digital resources that encompasses the essential skill set to support Project management methodologies, Product lifecycle management, and Service Delivery Excellence. The resources acquired will facilitate the development, enhancement, and execution of initiatives within the portfolio, focusing on optimising performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension

Data & Analytics (Covering Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data, Data Engineering and Tools)

Award up to 5 partners to provide both thought leadership and skilled resource to enhance our existing data capabilities, manage products and service delivery and support our Data Transformation Programme across Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data and Data Engineering using advanced modern cloud native tools.

Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension

Smart Products and Innovation (Covering Generative AI, Quantum, and Machine Learning)

Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide Domain specialist in Emerging Technology running Incubation hub and transforming into delivery. Through this lot, we seek to enhance the ability to rapidly explore and validate innovative solutions through agile, cost-effective Proof of Concepts (POCs), with an initial focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). While the initial focus is on AI-driven POCs, this will also cover other emerging technologies where relevant. The aim is to build internal innovation capabilities by collaborating with teams, leveraging existing technologies, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer and inform strategic decision making.

Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004252-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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