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title: "R5 Auction Platform Provider"
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# R5 Auction Platform Provider

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa6a7884-bea2-4d2c-bbf3-1a6f2557157a

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## Summary

The Crown Estate has completed a procurement process for an R5 Auction Platform Provider, classified under the industry category of Computer Platforms (CPV code 30211300). This contract, valued at £300,000, will benefit from a contract period starting on 24th December 2024 and ending on 30th June 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender process concluded by the award date of 17th December 2024. The delivery location for the service is the United Kingdom, and the procedure was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer platforms, particularly SMEs seeking to expand their market presence through public sector contracts. Organisations with expertise in developing and managing auction platforms will find this contract especially relevant. The open procurement method adopted ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, creating a fair chance for eligible businesses to secure the contract, thereby fostering business growth and establishing or strengthening relationships with prominent public entities like The Crown Estate.

## Notice

R5 Auction Platform Provider

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d270c8-5b35-49e6-b94c-b76f8281d30a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CROWN ESTATE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOTECON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d270c8-5b35-49e6-b94c-b76f8281d30a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d270c8-5b35-49e6-b94c-b76f8281d30a
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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