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33 VBR - Appointment - DIA (Heritage)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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04 Nov 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The Crown Estate, involved a contract titled "33 VBR - Appointment - DIA (Heritage)" in the services category, focusing on building consultancy services. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, specifically London, under the region UKI32. The process reached the 'Award' stage and was completed with the contract being signed on 30th May 2025. This was a direct procurement method, conducted below threshold without competition. The services provided were under a contract period from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2025, with a total contract value of £12,000. The buyer operates as a public authority in central government.

This tender represents opportunities for businesses involved in the building consultancy services sector, particularly those with expertise in heritage projects. Companies similar to Donald Insall Associates, which was the awarded supplier and operates as an SME, would find such tenders beneficial for expansion, especially those looking to strengthen their portfolio in the public sector. Businesses with the capability to manage and deliver consultancy services efficiently within the UK market could leverage such opportunities to enhance their reputation and secure future contracts without facing a competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

33 VBR - Appointment - DIA (Heritage)

Notice Description

33 VBR - Appointment - DIA (Heritage) - dated 3 October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070781-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

DONALD INSALL ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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