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Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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Award

16 Apr 2026 at 11:34

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath, located in Bath, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process titled "Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath" under the industry category of development consultancy services. The procurement method employed was a below-threshold, open competition, classified under a light-touch regime. The procurement process began with a tender stage, and the contract was awarded on 2nd April 2026. The award, valued at £60,000, was given to Edified Group Ltd, a large supplier based in Melbourne, Australia. The contract period runs from 17th April 2026 to 16th April 2027, covering the delivery of robust programme development services to identify medium to long-term product pipeline opportunities for the University of Bath.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in development services. With the emphasis on horizon scanning and strategic product pipeline identification, businesses capable of innovative programme development stand to benefit. Organisations with a robust understanding of medium to long-term strategic planning and consultancy in educational settings would find this contract highly suited to their expertise. Despite being below the threshold, the open competition nature ensures transparency and opportunity for firms, including small and medium enterprises, to engage and compete, illustrated by the one SME bid at the final procurement stage. The University of Bath represents a valued client for businesses in consultancy, development, and strategic planning sectors.

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Notice Title

Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath

Notice Description

New Programme Development - The primary objective of this project is to identify a robust product pipeline and portfolio development opportunities for the University of Bath over the medium to long term (2-10 years), based on a horizon scanning, outward facing approach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034649-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDIFIED GROUP

Further Information

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