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PS26141 - Trend Deck Refresh 2

DSIT

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18 May 2026 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PS26141 - Trend Deck Refresh 2" has reached the award stage, managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) located in Swindon, England. This procurement, under the CPV classification of "Research and development services and related consultancy services," was executed as a direct award through the PS22410 Futures Framework. The contract, valued at £20,000, was awarded to the School of International Futures Limited, an SME based in Sidcup, Kent. The contract period spans from 14th May 2026 to 17th July 2026, with delivery addresses covering a wide region including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services due to its structured framework approach, favouring selective procurement methods. Companies with expertise in theme reviews, virtual challenge sessions, and report synthesis can benefit significantly from similar government contracts. The Trend Deck Refresh initiative supports the strategic enhancement of governmental outputs and will further engage businesses capable of delivering impactful consultancy services, paving the way for innovation and growth in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26141 - Trend Deck Refresh 2

Notice Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD-NOTICE AND NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the PS22410 - Futures Framework Brief Description of Requirement GO-Science is refreshing the UK Government Trend Deck and seeks supplier support to deliver a focused package of work combining theme reviews, virtual challenge sessions, and a final synthesis write up. This work will strengthen the quality and impact of our outputs and support completion of the Trend Deck update by autumn 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4575993-ee0e-4bbc-be7d-b4e33e329448
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

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 17 Jul 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 1LF
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

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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