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Consultancy Agreement In Relation To The Provision Of Marketing Services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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21 Oct 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Crown Estate, a central government public authority located in London, UK, has concluded with the awarding of a contract titled "Consultancy Agreement In Relation To The Provision Of Marketing Services." This contract, within the industry category of marketing services (CPV code: 79342000), involves a direct procurement method below threshold, executed without competition. The process was initiated under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. Important dates include the contract commencement on 15th September 2025, with completion set for 14th September 2026. The tender was in the award stage as of 21st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in marketing services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive consultancy support in defining and delivering marketing strategies. The awarded company, BANDSTAND UK LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlights that smaller firms with specialised skills and agility might successfully compete in similar procurement processes. Given that the procurement was conducted directly without competition, businesses looking to engage in similar tenders would benefit from networking and establishing connections with potential buyers like The Crown Estate to maximise their opportunities for selection.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Agreement In Relation To The Provision Of Marketing Services

Notice Description

Supporting the Client with the definition and delivery of the marketing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d087
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067011-2025
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

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
21 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
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

BANDSTAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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