---
title: "Award of Further Competition using CCS Framework RM3745 lot 7"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668371"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-09-27"
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# Award of Further Competition using CCS Framework RM3745 lot 7

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668371

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Crown Estate Scotland for the title "Award of Further Competition using CCS Framework RM3745 lot 7," focused on the services sector within the renewable energy industry. The key activity involved seabed leasing for offshore wind agreements, targeting innovation and decarbonisation in the oil and gas sector. The procurement was initiated on 2nd July 2021, with a bidding deadline of 23rd August 2021. The award was finalised on 27th September 2021, with Ernst & Young LLP being the selected supplier, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure based on the Crown Commercial Services Framework.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in management consultancy and renewable energy solutions. Companies that offer expertise in seabed leasing, offshore wind project development, or environmental consultancy would be well-placed to engage in future related tenders. The focus on innovative and decarbonised solutions can attract firms committed to sustainability and technological progress in the energy sector, enhancing their competitive edge within this evolving market.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland is preparing seabed leasing processes for offshore wind (OSW) agreements, focussed on 2 aspects: - Fostering innovation in the OSW sector via smaller projects (capacity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Estate Scotland identified a need for expert structuring advice to inform its development of seabed leasing activities related to the programme identified above. A further competition was issued for the detailed requirements using Lot 7 of the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Management Consultancy Services (MCF) RM3745 on the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Portal on 02/07/2021 with a deadline of 23 August 2021.

Options: Costs are based on the time required to deliver the services and will not exceed the CCS Framework rate card for this Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428739 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,908 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428739

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428739
  Award of Further Competition using CCS Framework RM3745 lot 7 - Crown Estate Scotland is preparing seabed leasing processes for offshore wind (OSW) agreements, focussed on 2 aspects: - Fostering innovation in the OSW sector via smaller projects (capacity

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668371

## Provenance

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