Official UK procurement notice
Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework
Authority: The Crown Estate Commissioners
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Crown Estate is embarking on a two stage (Restricted) tender to award a Framework Agreement for up to eleven Digital Partners with Digital and Data Resource capabilities across three 'Lots'. The Digital Partners Framework Agreement will support the Digital Team in delivering initiatives across the Enterprise, to address high resource demand, drive efficiencies and value, in alignment with the public procurement regulations. The key priority is to accelerate the delivery of digital services across our Marine, Urban and Windsor Strategic Business Units. This Standard Selection Questionnaire commences that two-stage tendering process.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 11 suppliers
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Managed Digital Resources (Covering skilled resources to support current & future needs)Renewal
Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide a comprehensive suite of digital resources that encompasses the essential skill set to support Project management methodologies, Product lifecycle management, and Service Delivery Excellence. The resources acquired will facilitate the development, enhancement, and execution of initiatives within the portfolio, focusing on optimising performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Lot #2Data & Analytics (Covering Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data, Data Engineering and Tools)Renewal
Award up to 5 partners to provide both thought leadership and skilled resource to enhance our existing data capabilities, manage products and service delivery and support our Data Transformation Programme across Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data and Data Engineering using advanced modern cloud native tools.
Lot #3Smart Products and Innovation (Covering Generative AI, Quantum, and Machine Learning)Renewal
Award up to 3 Suppliers to provide Domain specialist in Emerging Technology running Incubation hub and transforming into delivery. Through this lot, we seek to enhance the ability to rapidly explore and validate innovative solutions through agile, cost-effective Proof of Concepts (POCs), with an initial focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). While the initial focus is on AI-driven POCs, this will also cover other emerging technologies where relevant. The aim is to build internal innovation capabilities by collaborating with teams, leveraging existing technologies, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer and inform strategic decision making.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 11 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 7 Feb 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 7 Feb 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Authority reference
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/66619- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-004252- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcfeFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 10 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
7 Feb 2025 → 24 Mar 2025 · 3 dates- Notice published7 Feb 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown10 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected24 Mar 2025
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria