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Horizon Scanning Tool

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, England, has entered into a contract extension for the provision of horizon scanning services to run from April 2026 to March 2027. This contract, titled "Horizon Scanning Tool," falls under the industry category of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations, with the procurement process described as a selective method call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the extension carries a value of £18,000, increasing the total contract value to £31,500. The procurement process is currently in the awardUpdate stage, continuing from a previous award dated June 2025.

This contract offers significant business opportunities for companies adept at gathering and analysing environmental data and trends to inform strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in such data-driven services are well-positioned to deliver value under the flexible and dynamic framework agreement supplied by The Planning Inspectorate. This engagement not only supports strategic development for public services but also positions participating businesses as key players in the burgeoning field of horizon scanning and strategic consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horizon Scanning Tool

Notice Description

CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A contract extension has been awarded for the duration 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS18,000. Total contract value PS31,500. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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