Standard Selection Questionnaire - Digital Partners Framework

A Tender Notice
by THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
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Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
07 Feb 2025
Delivery
To 23 Feb 2028 (est.)
Deadline
10 Mar 2025 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The 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.

Lot Division

1 Managed Digital Resources (Covering skilled resources to support current & future needs)

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.
2 Data & Analytics (Covering Data Management & Governance, Data Science & Analytics, Geospatial Data, Data Engineering and Tools)

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.
3 Smart Products and Innovation (Covering Generative AI, Quantum, and Machine Learning)

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.

Renewal Options

Additional optional 1 year extension

CPV Codes

  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

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