Award

Subscription to VC/PE fund data and analysis

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by The Crown Estate, headquartered in London, involves the award of a 12-month, 10-user subscription contract for VC/PE fund data and analysis services. The industry category is services, specifically analysis services, and delivery is expected in the United Kingdom. The procurement, utilising a direct method below the competition threshold, marks its completion with the contract signed on 22nd October 2025, starting from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. This contract, worth a gross amount of GBP 72,000, shows the status as active with PitchBook Data Inc. as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in providing analytical and data subscription services, particularly those that can support market scanning and business development activities within the financial and investment sectors. With a focus on a central government buying organisation like The Crown Estate, firms experienced in navigating public authority standards and offering comprehensive analysis solutions would find this contract advantageous for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating capability in a government-facing context.

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Notice Title

Subscription to VC/PE fund data and analysis

Notice Description

12-month, 10-user subscription to VC/PE fund data and analysis used for market scanning, capital flows and business development

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070776-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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

PITCHBOOK DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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