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Woodhouse Farmhouse

THE CROWN ESTATE

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04 Nov 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Woodhouse Farmhouse" was conducted by The Crown Estate, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of building construction work and is part of the works procurement category. The procurement was completed using a direct method, specifically below threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Sorrell (York) Ltd and became active on 1st December 2024, with the contract period running until 30th August 2025. The procurement process has now reached the contract award stage with relevant activities completed.

This contract offers business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in building construction work. Companies classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, especially those proficient in fulfilling direct awards without competitive tendering. The successful completion of this contract by Sorrell (York) Ltd demonstrates the potential for other construction-oriented businesses to engage in government projects, potentially leveraging such contracts to expand their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Woodhouse Farmhouse

Notice Description

Woodhouse Farmhouse, Derwent

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070741-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£358,011 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Aug 2025 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

SORRELL (YORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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