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Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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17 Sep 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process titled "Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning" in the services industry category, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The contract involves the continuation of the production of Tech Radar and associated research focused on Artificial Intelligence, Science, and an additional topic to be determined. The contract was awarded to Outsmart Insight Ltd on 5th September 2025, following a limited competition procurement method, with services commencing on 8th September 2025 and scheduled to conclude by 31st March 2026. The contract's gross value is £117,930 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focused on technology and innovation sectors. Companies with expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and those capable of producing comprehensive market analyses and promotional videos would find this opportunity beneficial. SMEs like Outsmart Insight Ltd, who successfully secured the contract, demonstrate that businesses of varying scales can competently compete in below-threshold tender processes. This contract not only fosters sector-specific research but also accentuates the importance of multimedia content in promoting technological insights, creating avenues for growth and partnership in related fields.

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Notice Title

Linc 139 - Technology Horizon Scanning

Notice Description

We are seeking to partner with a supplier to continue the production of Tech Radar and its associated research for three (3) new editions. The topics of these reports will be Artificial Intelligence, Science, and a third to be agreed over the course of this contract. We are also expanding the scope to include more thorough lists of notable organisations in those markets, and the production of short videos to accompany the Tech Radar reports to provide a new method of promoting them.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057232-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,275 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
Francesca Hunter-Brodie
Contact Email
francesca.hunter-brodie@sellafieldsites.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
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

OUTSMART INSIGHT

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