This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 17:21

Tender

09 Sep 2025 at 17:38

PlanningUpdate

24 Jun 2025 at 15:22

Planning

24 Jun 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a central government public authority based in London, established a comprehensive framework agreement for Project Management Services focused on Programme, Portfolio, and Change Management, along with Business Analysis. This open procurement process, which reached the award stage on 30th January 2026, encompasses two completed lots: Marine and Business Operations. The framework aims to ensure project delivery quality, flexibility, and consistency, with an overarching goal of better value for money. The contract period is set to begin on 16th February 2026 and conclude on 15th February 2029, with a possible extension to 2030. The project management consultancy services covered under this framework apply throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for companies specializing in project management consultancy, especially those with expertise in marine, civils, energy projects, and business operations. Large firms and SMEs alike are well-positioned to leverage this framework to provide their services, possibly engaging in high-value contracts. Companies like Moorhouse Consulting Limited, Program Planning Professionals Limited, and WSP UK Limited are among those awarded, showcasing the competitive landscape. The framework supports businesses aiming for growth through consistent project execution and enhanced service delivery across diverse sectors, making it an ideal opportunity for expanding market presence and reinforcing industry leadership.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Project Management Services Framework

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is planning to establish a new framework agreement for Project Management Services including Programme, Portfolio and Change Management as well as associated Business Analysis services, referred to as Project Management (PM). The objectives are to ensure high-quality project delivery, access to specialist skills and experience, and flexibility to handle a pipeline of varied projects. Through this framework we also aim to drive consistency in project and associated management standards and achieve better value for money across our project portfolio and provide The Crown Estate with improved cost and time certainty. Framework Overview The proposed framework will support enhanced access to external project management support services, including Programme, Portfolio, and Change Management, as well as Business Analysis. It will be structured into two distinct lots to support: *Lot 1 - Marine (Civils and Energy Projects) Offshore wind, leasing rounds, marine surveys, and environmental assessments. *Lot 2 - Business Operations (EPMO, Transformation and Operational Excellence)

Lot Information

Marine

(Civils and Energy Projects) Offshore wind, leasing rounds, marine surveys, and environmental assessments.

Business Operations

(EPMO, Transformation and Operational Excellence)

Planning Information

Information is available in The Crown Estate e-tendering portal using the link below: https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/69656 Documents available on SourceDogg 1. PM Outsourcing Procurement PME Instructions 2.Project Management Outsourcing - Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008669-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Postcode Area
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
11
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITED

INFORMED SOLUTIONS LIMITED

INVESTIGO LIMITED

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS LIMITED

LAMINAR GROUP LTD

MACE CONSULT LIMITED

Moorhouse Consulting Limited

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

PROGRAM PLANNING PROFESSIONALS LIMITED

RIDGE AND PARTNERS LLP

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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