Sustainability Framework
The Crown EstatecontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05f131Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
Estimated value
£6.0m
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
5
0 awarded
Published
08 Dec 2025
Deadline 16 Jan 2026
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.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f131
- Total value
- £6,000,000 excluding VAT£7,200,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2030
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 71313000794110006617100079410000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 50.00% |
| Commercial/Price | — | price | 40.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 16 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- 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.
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 5 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic Sustainability & Advisory | £1.7m | active |
| 2 | Social Innovation - Specialist Services | £1.2m | active |
| 3 | Climate, Nature and Social Finance and Investment Advisory | £1.2m | active |
| 4 | Strategic Communications, Internal & External Engagement | £1.0m | active |
| 5 | Marine Industries | £900k | active |