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Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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24 Jan 2023 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has successfully awarded a contract for the "Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot" project. This services procurement opportunity had a contract value of £131,960. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on January 23, 2023, and ends on January 22, 2024. The buying organisation, DfTc - Department for Transport, is based in London, England.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the market research and scanning services industry to engage with the Department for Transport. Businesses with expertise in automated horizon scanning services would find this tender well-suited for potential growth. The pilot project aims to enhance the department's capabilities through innovative solutions, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to offer cutting-edge services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot

Notice Description

Pilot of an automated Horizon Scanning service for the Department for Transport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bfbf77c-30b4-40d2-8419-acc4f0df04a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3bfad6-1097-4561-8a4e-4903add63ce3
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2024 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rory.morgan@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAPING TOMORROW

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