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HRA Screening Tool Publication & Hosting

THE CROWN ESTATE

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a central government public authority located in London, has completed a procurement process for the HRA Screening Tool Publication & Hosting service. This process involved a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition. The project, classified under the 'services' category and described as 'Other services', was aimed at making a jointly developed screening tool public, with NIRAS GROUP (UK) LTD responsible for hosting it over two years. The award was finalised on 18th August 2025, with the contract active from 29th July 2025 to 31st October 2026, with a potential for a one-year extension until 2027. The total contract value was GBP 58,413.54, including taxes.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those involved in hosting and software development, as the sector looks to expand similar government collaborations. It could be especially beneficial for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking direct contracts with public authorities. Companies that can offer bespoke solutions and have a proven track record in complex software hosting will find themselves well-positioned for future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

HRA Screening Tool Publication & Hosting

Notice Description

HRA screening tool has been jointly developed by TCE and NIRAS. This project ensures that the screening tool can be made public, and ensure NIRAS host the tool for the next two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049589-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,677 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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

NIRAS GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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