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Horizon Scanning Study

DSIT

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16 Apr 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a public procurement process titled "Horizon Scanning Study" within the research and development services industry category. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The project, valued at GBP 49,178, covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender process concluded on 6th March 2025, with the contract period running from 10th March 2025 to 30th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in artificial intelligence studies. Cranfield University, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating that larger institutions with robust research capabilities have a competitive edge for similar future opportunities. Businesses in the research and consultancy sectors that are capable of fulfilling extensive and technically advanced contracts could find valuable growth potential in such government-initiated projects.

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Notice Title

Horizon Scanning Study

Notice Description

Horizon Scanning Study for AI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3715ec36-57c7-464c-a051-438d02683071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65f6e9e7-ca4d-437d-8b65-10137fa22737
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,178 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,178 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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