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Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor (Marine) Framework Agreement

THE CROWN ESTATE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 18:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a central government public authority located in London, initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor (Marine)." This process aims to acquire advisory services related to sustainability and supply chain aspects, particularly in the context of offshore wind leasing and other marine sectors. The procurement method was open and executed under a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 (gross £1,440,000), covers services and is tagged under 'Offshore services' and 'Marine services' within the United Kingdom. The initial tender stage concluded on 8th April 2025, and the award was marked as complete on 30th January 2026, with the standstill period ending on 10th February 2026. The contract period is set from 25th February 2026 to 24th February 2029, with an option to extend by an additional year.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing sustainability advisory and supply chain management services, especially those capable of handling large-scale, complex projects related to offshore and marine sectors. The framework agreement scope encourages competition among large enterprises capable of offering comprehensive advisory services across social value, nature, net zero initiatives, and supply chains. While SMEs had the opportunity to bid, the suppliers awarded include high-profile firms such as Baringa Partners LLP, Deloitte LLP, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, Guidehouse Europe Limited, and Ove Arup & Partners Limited, indicating the competitive nature of the tender and the level of expertise required. This contract not only promises substantial financial opportunities but also positions firms to lead in the burgeoning sector of marine sustainability, fostering long-term business growth and sector influence.

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Notice Title

Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor (Marine) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor is responsible for advising The Crown Estate (TCE) in relation to all the sustainability and supply chain aspects of any future offshore wind leasing round and tender process (across social value, nature, net zero and supply chain). Additionally, if required, the Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor will offer advisory services across the areas of social value, nature, net zero and supply chain, to other marine sectors. The Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor will support TCE in the areas listed below, we are looking to procure the Leasing Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisor on a framework agreement and will therefore agree specific services throughout the duration of the contract. 1. Sustainability & Supply Chain Advisory Support 2. Tender Sustainability & Supply Chain Support 3. Additional Resource

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 years Contract with 1 year extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

76520000 - Offshore services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
5
Supplier Names

BARINGA PARTNERS

DELOITTE

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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