--- title: "Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS" published: "2025-02-07" --- # Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfe.json) ## Summary The Crown Estate Commissioners, located in London, UK, has initiated a tender process under the title "Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework," within the IT services category. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 10th March 2025, followed by an invitation date set for 24th March 2025. The framework agreement seeks to appoint up to eleven partners across three lots, focusing on digital and data resources to enhance The Crown Estate's initiatives in their Marine, Urban, and Windsor Strategic Business Units. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, adhering to public procurement regulations, with an initial contract period of approximately three years, potentially extendable by an additional year. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support. Firms adept in digital resources, data management, analytics, geospatial data, and emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing stand to benefit. The three lots cater to varying expert areas: Managed Digital Resources, Data & Analytics, and Smart Products and Innovation, each supporting diverse and transformative digital initiatives. Businesses with robust capabilities in these domains are encouraged to participate, as this framework can facilitate significant growth through long-term partnerships and the potential to spearhead innovative projects within The Crown Estate’s strategic units. ## Notice The Crown Estate is embarking on a two stage (Restricted) tender to award a Framework Agreement for up to eleven Digital Partners with Digital and Data Resource capabilities across three 'Lots'. The Digital Partners Framework Agreement will support the Digital Team in delivering initiatives across the Enterprise, to address high resource demand, drive efficiencies and value, in alignment with the public procurement regulations. The key priority is to accelerate the delivery of digital services across our Marine, Urban and Windsor Strategic Business Units. This Standard Selection Questionnaire commences that two-stage tendering process. ### Lot Information Managed Digital Resources (Covering skilled resources to support current & future needs) Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide a comprehensive suite of digital resources that encompasses the essential skill set to support Project management methodologies, Product lifecycle management, and Service Delivery Excellence. The resources acquired will facilitate the development, enhancement, and execution of initiatives within the portfolio, focusing on optimising performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension Data & Analytics (Covering Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data, Data Engineering and Tools) Award up to 5 partners to provide both thought leadership and skilled resource to enhance our existing data capabilities, manage products and service delivery and support our Data Transformation Programme across Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data and Data Engineering using advanced modern cloud native tools. Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension Smart Products and Innovation (Covering Generative AI, Quantum, and Machine Learning) Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide Domain specialist in Emerging Technology running Incubation hub and transforming into delivery. Through this lot, we seek to enhance the ability to rapidly explore and validate innovative solutions through agile, cost-effective Proof of Concepts (POCs), with an initial focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). While the initial focus is on AI-driven POCs, this will also cover other emerging technologies where relevant. The aim is to build internal innovation capabilities by collaborating with teams, leveraging existing technologies, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer and inform strategic decision making. Renewal: Additional optional 1 year extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004252-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS | | Locality | Not specified | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Not specified | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004252-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7 - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/66619 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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