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Horizon Scanning

Sellafield Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Jun 2025 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 14:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has recently completed the procurement process for a "Horizon Scanning" contract, with the Confederation of British Industry as the supplier. The process was initiated as a tender and concluded with an award, categorised under economic research services within the services industry. Located in Warrington, UK, the procurement method employed was open competition below threshold, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025 and active from 2nd June 2025 until 2nd June 2026. This contract, valued at £120,966 GBP, has the opportunity for renewal under the terms specified as "1+1+1", and it serves the strategic purpose of routinely scanning the external business context for potential threats and opportunities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in economic research services, particularly those qualified on the LINC with Sellafield Ltd platform. With a focus on identifying external threats and opportunities, companies specialised in strategic consulting and market analysis will find this a prime opportunity for growth. SMEs looking to expand their clientele in public sector contracts will benefit from leveraging their capabilities in horizon scanning to meet the strategic needs of Sellafield Ltd. The contracting authority's open method and sub-central government classification hint at a transparent procurement environment conducive to competitive businesses keen on enhancing their research portfolio and strategic advisory services in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fef7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sellafield Limited
Additional Buyers

Sellafield Ltd (West Cumbria Hse)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Confederation of British Industry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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