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CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO THE PROVISION OF MARKETING SERVICES - 1YEAR CONTRACT

THE CROWN ESTATE

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a consultancy agreement related to the provision of marketing services, awarded to SMART SOHO LTD. This one-year contract, valued at GBP 100,000, commenced on 15th September 2025 and will end on 14th September 2026. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold and without competition, reflecting a situation where a competitive tender was not necessary. The industry category involved is services under the marketing services classification, with the primary location of service provision being within the United Kingdom.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for SME businesses involved in marketing, specifically those capable of delivering high-quality services directly and efficiently, without the need for a competitive tender process. Firms like SMART SOHO LTD, an SME, exemplify the type of business well-positioned to benefit from such direct procurement opportunities with government bodies. This agreement can serve as a stepping-stone for similar businesses by proving their competence and reliability in fulfilling contracts with significant public institutions like The Crown Estate.

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Notice Title

CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO THE PROVISION OF MARKETING SERVICES - 1YEAR CONTRACT

Notice Description

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS and Smart Soho Ltd CONSULTANCY AGREEMENT IN RELATION TO THE PROVISION OF MARKETING SERVICES - 1YEAR CONTRACT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066036-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SMART SOHO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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