The Crown Estate is asking interested suppliers to complete a Standard Selection Questionnaire as the first part of a two stage tender to award a framework agreement for up to eleven digital partners with digital and data resource capabilities across three Lots.
The framework agreement will support the Crown Estate’s 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 its Marine, Urban and Windsor Strategic Business Units.
The contract is being tendered in the following three Lots:
Lot 1 Managed Digital Resources (covering skilled resources to support current & future needs)
To appoint 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 2 Data & Analytics (Covering Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics,Geospatial Data, Data Engineering and Tools)
To appoint 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 the Crown Estate’s Data Transformation Programme across Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data and Data Engineering using advanced modern cloud native tools.
Lot 3 Smart Products and Innovation (Covering Generative AI, Quantum, and Machine Learning)
To appoint up to 3 Suppliers to provide Domain specialist in Emerging Technology running Incubation hub and transforming into delivery. Via this Lot, the Crown Estate seeks 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.
Initial contract term is 36 months with a further potential 1 year extension option.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 10 March 2025 – click here to access the Standard Selection Questionnaire online.