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Partnership agreement with London & Partners

THE CROWN ESTATE

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12 Aug 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Crown Estate involves a partnership agreement with London & Partners, focusing on the services sector. This specific contract, classified under membership organisation services, was initiated as a tender and falls under the public authority - central government category. Taking place in London, UK, the procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. The contract, identified as 20253608, is now complete with key dates indicating it began on 31st March 2025 and will conclude on 30th March 2026. The contract was signed on 20th March 2025, with an overall value of £36,000, including VAT.

This tender creates significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those engaged in service provision within the tourism and membership organisation sector. Although London & Partners are the sole suppliers for this endeavour, representing the Mayor's official tourism agency, similar businesses may evaluate this contract to explore potential future collaboration or develop complementary services. Opportunities for growth are particularly promising for businesses with expertise in tourism management, strategic partnerships, and city destination branding. The established relationship with The Crown Estate could function as a strategic model for similar government or public authority partnership agreements.

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Notice Title

Partnership agreement with London & Partners

Notice Description

London & Partners are the sole supplier that manages the Visit London channels, they are the Mayor's official tourism agency and only supplier that can provide such services to support our London destinations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047840-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
1
Supplier Name

LONDON & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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