Scope
Description
The Crown Estate will establish a multi-supplier Framework to deliver strategic sustainability advisory, specialist services across social impact, climate and nature investment and marine industries, and communications and engagement services across five Lots, supporting net zero, nature recovery and social impact. Up to 8 suppliers will be appointed for Lots 1- 2 and up to 5 for Lots 3-5, with work commissioned per project.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Strategic Sustainability & Advisory
Description
Provision of strategic sustainability advisory services to support net zero, nature recovery, and social impact priorities. Services include strategic advice, technical input and delivery support to advance progress on our sustainability commitments.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,700,000 excluding VAT
- £2,040,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Social Innovation - Specialist Services
Description
Provision of specialist services to support in developing and delivering social impact strategies, providing deep subject matter expertise in at least one of TCEs sectors, delivering place-based projects and embed innovative practices throughout.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Climate, Nature and Social Finance and Investment Advisory
Description
Provision of specialist advisory services on climate and nature-related finance and investment. Includes providing strategic advice and technical insight and delivery to support across areas of climate, nature and social finance and investment. Will include climate finance, carbon markets, natural capital investment strategies, nature based solutions, financial modelling, and social and economic investment advisory.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Strategic Communications, Internal & External Engagement
Description
Provision of communications and design agencies with deep sustainability expertise to shape and deliver sustainability strategy narratives, campaigns, engagement activities and capability building initiatives across our sustainability commitments.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Marine Industries
Description
Provision of specialist services in net zero, decarbonisation and circular economy in the context of marine industries (offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, marine minerals, subsea telecoms and power cables, CCS and ports and marinas).
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Same for all lots
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
The Crown Estate will call off sustainability services from pre qualified suppliers. Prices are set by rates or mini-competition, ensuring flexibility, value for money, and compliance with TCE's Supplier Charter.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Strategic Sustainability & Advisory
Lot 2. Social Innovation - Specialist Services
Lot 3. Climate, Nature and Social Finance and Investment Advisory
Lot 4. Strategic Communications, Internal & External Engagement
Lot 5. Marine Industries
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the SourceDogg platform.
The SourceDogg link for the ITT and PSQ is:
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/70958
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/69318
All documentation, clarifications, and tender responses should be uploaded through this portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial/Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
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