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Soil Exchange

THE CROWN ESTATE

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06 Nov 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Soil Exchange," orchestrated by The Crown Estate, has reached its completion stage. This direct procurement process, executed without competition and below the threshold, concentrated on providing environmental training services within the UK. The Crown Estate, a central government public authority, located in London, engaged SOIL EXCHANGE LIMITED as the selected supplier. The contract, which was signed on 1st August 2025, is scheduled to run from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2029, with a total contract value of £77,068.80 GBP. This procurement falls under the services category, adding further value by meeting the statutory obligations under the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses that specialise in environmental training services, as it showcases a precedent for this niche within public procurement. Companies classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), similar to SOIL EXCHANGE LIMITED, could find ample opportunity to springboard into government contracts by offering specialised environmental solutions. By understanding the direct and non-competitive nature of this procurement, similar businesses can position themselves strategically to align with public authority requirements, thereby increasing their potential for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Soil Exchange

Notice Description

Soil Exchange / Crown Estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071769-2025
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,224 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 4-5 years
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

SOIL EXCHANGE

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