Tender

ITT- Political and Strategic Support

THE CROWN ESTATE

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14 Apr 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is seeking to appoint two agencies for political and strategic support services under its Invitation To Tender (ITT) titled "ITT- Political and Strategic Support." The procurement process is currently active and falls under the industry categories of business and management consultancy, as well as services furnished by political and specialist organisations. This open procedure tender has a closing date for submissions on 9th May 2025, with an overall aim to deliver strategic counsel in key political, policy, and regulatory areas. The procurement covers various regions in the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland for Lot 2, and is expected to award contracts by 13th June 2025. The estimated contract value stands at GBP 1,392,000, with services commencing on 7th July 2025 and potential extensions up to four years total.

This tender presents significant opportunities for agencies providing strategic political and public affairs counsel. Businesses specializing in communications, consultancy, and professional services, particularly those with expertise in political environments, are well-suited to compete. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thereby diversifying the pool of suppliers and fostering business growth through significant government contracts. The successful agencies will support The Crown Estate in navigating political landscapes, which is crucial for maintaining its operational efficiency and strategic goals. This opportunity also includes provision for potential contract renewals, creating a long-term prospect for business growth and stability.

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Notice Title

ITT- Political and Strategic Support

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is looking for an agency which can support at a strategic level, providing counsel in relation to key political, policy and regulatory issues relating to its operating environment. The Crown Estate is running an Invitation To Tender to appoint two agencies for the following services: Lot 1) Strategic Counsel Lot 2) Northern Ireland - Strategic Advice/Monitoring/Public Affairs delivery support (agency to be based in Northern Ireland)

Lot Information

Strategic Support

Strategic counsel and delivery support to The Crown Estate.

Renewal: This is a two year contract with two 1 year extension options.

Strategic Advice / Monitoring /Public Affairs delivery

Strategic counsel and delivery support to The Crown Estate

Renewal: This is a two year contract with two 1 year extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050255
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015076-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98132000 - Services furnished by political organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,160,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Caroline Basham
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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