Scope
Description
The Crown Estate is looking for an agency which can support at a strategic level, providing counsel in relation to key political, policy and regulatory issues relating to its operating environment.
The Crown Estate is running an Invitation To Tender to appoint two agencies for the following services:
Lot 1) Strategic Counsel
Lot 2) Northern Ireland - Strategic Advice/Monitoring/Public Affairs delivery support (agency to be based in Northern Ireland)
Total value (estimated)
- £2,320,000 excluding VAT
- £2,784,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 2 July 2027
- Possible extension to 6 July 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations
- 98132000 - Services furnished by political organisations
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Strategic Counsel- England Based
Description
The Crown Estate is looking for an agency which can support at a strategic level, providing counsel in relation to key political, policy and regulatory issues relating to its operating environment.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Northern Ireland - Strategic Advice/Monitoring/Public Affairs delivery support (agency to be based in Northern Ireland)
Description
The Crown Estate is looking for an agency which can support at a strategic level, providing counsel in relation to key political, policy and regulatory issues relating to its operating environment.
Northern Ireland - Strategic Advice/Monitoring/Public Affairs delivery support (agency to be based in Northern Ireland)
Lot value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Strategic Counsel- England Based
Lot 2. Northern Ireland - Strategic Advice/Monitoring/Public Affairs delivery support (agency to be based in Northern Ireland)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please go to our Tender Portal to view and respond to this ITT:
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/68250
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Social Valie | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Cost | 20% |
| Presentation | Quality | 20% |
| Supplier Charter | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. PSQ Evaluation
2. Bid Submission
3. Downselection for Presentation Stage
4. Best and Final Offer
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/68250
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St James Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government