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Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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29 Sep 2022 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has awarded a contract for the procurement of Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning services. The total contract value is £7,400,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 23rd October 2022, with the contract period starting on 24th October 2022 and ending on 20th March 2023. The contracting authority is the UK Hydrographic Office based in Taunton, England, with the main category of services being research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide Market Insight and support services to the UK Hydrographic Office. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender are those offering research and development services, consultancy services, and market analysis expertise. The contract duration provides a stable revenue stream for the chosen supplier, Blue Communications, contributing to their business growth and stability. The selective procurement method allows for a more focused competition among potential service providers, ensuring a high standard of service delivery for the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Notice Title

Market Insights Trends and Horizon Scanning

Notice Description

To deliver regular Market Insight and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99f7a91d-d55c-4622-8c7c-3cf7d0ea95a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0126acc-bdee-45ab-b9d6-745985c3c0a7
Current Stage
Award
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
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2022 - 20 Mar 2023 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
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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