Award

Origin - Cambridge Business Park

THE CROWN ESTATE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 16:25

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed a procurement process for "Development Advisory and Operational Management Services - Global Management Agreement" focused on the Origin - Cambridge Business Park. The contracting authority, based in London, is a central government public authority. This procurement falls under building consultancy services in the construction industry category. The process culminated in a direct contract award, facilitated by a competitive RFI conducted in November 2023. Key dates include the contract signature on 3 December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 12 December 2025 and ending on 24 August 2030, and potential renewal depending on supplier performance. The active contract was valued at approximately £1,075,000, above the procurement threshold.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, seeking to expand within the consultancy sector for innovative hub development. Companies with expertise in design consultancy and professional advisory services are well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios. Such involvement not only provides direct financial growth opportunities but also offers insight into high-profile projects managed by The Crown Estate, a reputable landlord for some of the UK's most prestigious properties, thus potentially opening doors to further engagements in government-led initiatives. The direct award method highlights the demand for bespoke, technical expertise, favouring businesses with niche capabilities in strategic site management and innovation hub development.

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Notice Title

Origin - Cambridge Business Park

Notice Description

Development Advisory and Operational Management Services -Global Management Agreement

Procurement Information

A competitive RFI for was conducted in November 2023 for the provision of specialist design consultancy and advisory professional services in relation to the delivery of a new, site-based innovation hub for the Cambridge Business Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079263-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 24 Aug 2030 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

SCIOPOLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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