Scope
Description
The Crown Estate is planning to establish a new framework agreement for Project Management Services including Programme, Portfolio and Change Management as well as associated Business Analysis services, referred to as Project Management (PM).
The objectives are to ensure high-quality project delivery, access to specialist skills and experience, and flexibility to handle a pipeline of varied projects. Through this framework we also aim to drive consistency in project and associated management standards and achieve better value for money across our project portfolio and provide The Crown Estate with improved cost and time certainty.
Framework Overview
The proposed framework will support enhanced access to external project management support services, including Programme, Portfolio, and Change Management, as well as Business Analysis. It will be structured into two distinct lots to support:
•Lot 1 - Marine (Civils and Energy Projects) Offshore wind, leasing rounds, marine surveys, and environmental assessments.
•Lot 2 - Business Operations (EPMO, Transformation and Operational Excellence)
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2025 to 23 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Marine
Description
(Civils and Energy Projects) Offshore wind, leasing rounds, marine surveys, and environmental assessments.
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Business Operations
Description
(EPMO, Transformation and Operational Excellence)
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to tender documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please complete the PSQ first on the following link:
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/71379
ITT link below:
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/71468
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 October 2025
Award criteria
Lot 1. Marine
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 25% |
| Mobilisation for Marine Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Methodology | Quality | 15% |
| Resource pool, qualifications and experience | Quality | 15% |
| Strategic Understanding and Future Readiness | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Knowledge Transfer | Quality | 5% |
Lot 2. Business Operations
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 35% |
| Resource pool, qualifications and experience | Quality | 30% |
| Methodology | Quality | 10% |
| Contract Management | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Risk Mitigation | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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