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Horizon Scanning Tool

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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14 Jul 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of horizon scanning services titled "Horizon Scanning Tool". The industry category for this procurement falls under services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations, with a focus on the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract moved from the tender stage, completed on 20th June 2025, to the award stage on 27th June 2025, and was published on 14th July 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £13,500 and spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The Planning Inspectorate is based in Bristol, England, with contactable procurement personnel via Procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in data analysis, trend identification, and strategic consultancy. With the contract awarded to SHAPING TOMORROW LIMITED, an SME, there is potential for visibility and growth by aligning with such frameworks. The services offered through this tender can enhance strategic development and future planning capabilities of business, professional, and specialist organisations, adding value to both parties and creating further business avenues. Companies ready to deliver continuous and proactive data forecasting will be well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Horizon Scanning Tool

Notice Description

The Planning Inspectorate requires a delivery partner to provide horizon scanning services to obtain a continuous flow of data and information about events, issues, trends and other signals of change in the external environment, the results of which will be used to facilitate 'emerging issues forums' with our core services and to inform strategy development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18fbf290-da95-4869-ac96-64f3ca265c8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAPING TOMORROW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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