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LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning

SELLAFIELD LTD

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Ltd, located in Seascale, is the buying organisation for the procurement titled "LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning," which falls under the category of economic research services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold. This award stage, which was completed on 30th May 2025, contracts services with the Confederation of British Industry for the period starting from 2nd June 2025 to 2nd June 2026. The value awarded amounts to GBP 120,966. The procurement involved a tender period ending on 30th April 2025, and is mainly targeted at services applicable throughout the United Kingdom and other specified global locations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in providing economic research services. The opportunity involves conducting routine horizon scanning of the external context, identifying potential threats and opportunities, which is crucial for businesses operating in dynamic markets like those served by Sellafield Ltd. SMEs with expertise in industry analysis, strategic consultancy, and economic forecasting are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio. With the Confederation of British Industry already engaged as a supplier, other capable firms could position themselves for future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

LINC 134 - Quarterly Horizon Scanning

Notice Description

Enterprise Strategy are tasked by Sellafield Ltd ("SL") to undertake routine horizon scanning of the external context that the business operates in. The purpose of horizon scanning is to highlight any threats and opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3edfbbda-7b89-4435-8f53-2a82294d2153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37368079-0ab5-46dd-931f-6cb570eea56b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DW
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONFEDERATION OF BRITISH INDUSTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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