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Emerging Technologies 2050 Vision

DSIT

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23 Jan 2026 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) involves the "Emerging Technologies 2050 Vision" contract. This award notice, finalised on 22 January 2026, highlights a direct award under the FUTURES FRAMEWORK with the reference number PS22410. The goal is to provide strategic foresight around science and technology through a series of insight-driven projects. The primary industry focus is on research and development services, with a broad geographic scope, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are slated to be delivered between 22 January and 31 March 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on research and development services. With a contractual value of £30,000 awarded to Waverley Management Consultants Limited, businesses specialising in technology assessments and foresight projects would find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on both high-probability and low-likelihood disruptive technologies suggests the potential for collaborations and innovation-driven partnerships, driving forward expertise in strategic science and technology foresight. The tender's framework-based procurement method allows for efficient and selective participation, ideal for experienced consultancies within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emerging Technologies 2050 Vision

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the FUTURES FRAMEWORK REFERENCE NUMBER: PS22410 Brief Description of Requirement The Government Office for Science (GO-Science) plays a key role in supporting HMG's strategic foresight around S&T, through horizon scanning, technology assessments, and foresight projects. To do this effectively, GO-Science requires evidence-based, expert-backed insight into the potential future developments of potentially disruptive technologies - looking further ahead into the future to inform our internal work programmes. This need includes not only technologies with a high likelihood of having some impact on the future, but also 'low-likelihood, high-impact' technologies that have a small chance of fundamentally altering our society.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24069820-1e7a-4b44-b3e8-da80d9f33280
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVERLEY MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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