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title: "Marine Data Exchange Support Services - Change Authorisation CA-TCE-24-01 |"
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buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE"
published: "2025-01-20"
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# Marine Data Exchange Support Services - Change Authorisation CA-TCE-24-01 |

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e990493c-df9e-4fb5-b1c1-da35a96ccafa

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## Summary

The Crown Estate has concluded the procurement process for the "Marine Data Exchange Support Services - Change Authorisation CA-TCE-24-01," classified under information technology services. This procurement was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £680,015, is set within the United Kingdom and the contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 31st March 2025. Key documents related to this award were published on 20th January 2025, following the tender closing on 29th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly SMEs. Companies such as Ascent Software (UK) Ltd, which secured this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises can successfully compete in specialised support services within the public sector. Businesses adept in providing innovative and reliable IT solutions tailored for marine data are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain, potentially paving the way for further collaborations with esteemed institutions like The Crown Estate.

## Notice

Change Authorisation CA-TCE-24-01 | Marine Data Exchange Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1a0f75-e5e0-412f-b867-809aa1bcedd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £680,015 |
| 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 | ASCENT SOFTWARE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1a0f75-e5e0-412f-b867-809aa1bcedd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1a0f75-e5e0-412f-b867-809aa1bcedd0
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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