Scope
Reference
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/70940
Description
The Accelerator Light Programme is the first step in testing the Emerging Technology Lab (ETL) at The Crown Estate. The ETL is part of our London Innovation Hub and is designed to help us explore, test, and scale new technologies that can create long-term value for our business, partners, and communities.
It will run a focused challenge to source, select and support start ups and deliver 1-2 ProofofConcepts (PoCs) addressing priority problems for The Crown Estate (TCE), while validating a repeatable accelerator mechanism for Year 2+.
We are running a Competitive Flexible Procedure for this tender.
Total value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 30 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 8 months, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will be for a term of 6 months, with an option to extend by an additional 3 months at The Crown Estates discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/70940
Please follow the Link above to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 20% |
Cost |
| Quality | Quality = 80% (including 10% Social Value and 20% Demonstration) |
Quality |
Weighting description
Evaluation Criteria
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 Initial Screening Assessment
Stage 2 Quality Evaluation & Commercial Evaluation
Stage 3 Presentation
Stage 4 Final Decision and Approval
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate Commissioners
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St Jamess Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sourcing Team
Telephone: +44 2078515000
Email: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Website: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)