Planning

Annual Report Creative and Design Agency

THE CROWN ESTATE

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 15:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate, located in London, United Kingdom, is initiating a preliminary market engagement process for corporate reporting services. This process, scheduled to culminate by 17 April 2026, seeks insights from various market participants to support the procurement of services related to strategic advisory, content development, design, and production of corporate reporting outputs. The engagement is invite-only, involving select suppliers from the publishing, printing, and design industries, among others, to inform the development of a competitive procurement approach. Currently in the planning stage, The Crown Estate aims to gather valuable input about innovative practices, including the use of emerging technologies in service delivery.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses ready to expand their expertise and footprint in the corporate reporting sector. Agencies specialising in creative design, strategic advisory, and innovative content development may find suitable avenues to grow as The Crown Estate explores future procurement possibilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger suppliers with a focus on printing and related services, could leverage their capabilities to set new industry standards and explore collaborative engagements with The Crown Estate. Participation in this engagement will not affect future competitive tender prospects, enabling interested entities to contribute insights while maintaining the potential for future partnership opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Annual Report Creative and Design Agency

Notice Description

This UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice does not relate to a specific tender process. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted in accordance with applicable procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. The Crown Estate reserves the right not to proceed with a procurement, or to amend its approach, following completion of this engagement. Procurement Description The Crown Estate is considering the future procurement of corporate reporting services and is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform its approach. The services under consideration may include elements of strategic advisory support, content development, design, project management, and the production of corporate reporting outputs, including (but not limited to) the Integrated Annual Report & Accounts and associated print and digital materials. As part of this engagement, The Crown Estate is also interested in understanding, at a high level, how suppliers are approaching innovation and emerging technologies (for example, the use of AI) in the design and delivery of comparable services. All aspects of scope described above are indicative only and are subject to refinement following market engagement.

Planning Information

The Crown Estate intends to undertake preliminary market engagement (PME) to gather insight from the market to support the development of a proportionate and competitive procurement approach for corporate reporting services. The engagement will be used to test, at a high level, the proposed scope, delivery approaches, and commercial considerations associated with the integrated planning, design, and delivery of the Integrated Annual Report & Accounts and associated reporting outputs. Participation in this engagement will be invite‑only. Due to the anticipated volume of interest, The Crown Estate intends to engage with a representative sample of the market to ensure the engagement is proportionate, manageable, and effective. The invited sample may include publishing, printing, design, and reporting agencies, comprising a mix of small and medium‑sized enterprises, larger suppliers, and existing provider(s). Participation will be limited to a maximum of two representatives per organisation. Engagement activities may take the form of one‑to‑one discussions, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. Invited parties will be required to confirm their participation in the engagement via the registration link provided here: (https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/75399) and confirm the names of their nominated representatives (maximum of two). Further details regarding the format and logistics of the engagement will be shared directly with invited participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06615a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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