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PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Aug 2026 at 19:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 Jul 2026 at 18:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 12:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 09:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, through UK Shared Business Services as its procurement partner, is establishing a Futures Procurement Framework for UK government departments, agencies and eligible public bodies. It will provide access to consultants and researchers able to support strategic thinking about the long-term future and develop futures capability in government. Required services cover trend, driver and systems analysis; analysis of risks and opportunities; exploration of possible futures; development and testing of robust and resilient policies, strategies and decisions; civil service capability development; stakeholder engagement involving citizens and experts; and specialist research, data gathering and visualisation in scientific, technological, social and economic fields. This is a research and related consultancy services requirement, delivered across the United Kingdom.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot, open framework agreement with direct awards or call-off competitions available for specific requirements. The estimated value is £9,000,000 excluding VAT (£10,800,000 including VAT). The contract period is 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2033, with a possible extension to 31 October 2033; renewal is permitted. Enquiries were due by 28 September 2026 at 10:00, and bids by 28 September 2026 at 11:00. The planned award decision date is 30 November 2026. Evaluation is based on skills and capability (35%), flexibility and innovation in horizon scanning and future-focused work (25%), project management (20%), communication skills (10%) and social value (10%).

This opportunity suits consultancies, research organisations and specialist teams with demonstrable expertise in futures, horizon scanning, strategic analysis and policy development. Strong candidates will be able to analyse trends, drivers, systems, risks and opportunities; construct plausible future scenarios; and test policies and strategies for robustness and resilience. Relevant capability also includes developing futures skills within the Civil Service, engaging diverse citizen and expert stakeholders, and delivering specialist scientific, technological, social or economic research supported by data gathering and visualisation. The evaluation places greatest emphasis on the quality and depth of skills and capability, followed by innovative and flexible delivery. Organisations should also be able to manage projects effectively, communicate clearly and demonstrate social value. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 28th September 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), wishes to establish an Open Framework to enable policymakers to identify and procure Futures-related services and capability development opportunities quickly and cost-effectively. The Futures Procurement Framework is a register of consultants and researchers that can be called upon by HM Government (HMG) Departments and Agencies and UK public bodies (those listed in Annex B) to support conducting work to think strategically about the long-term future (herein called Futures) and further developing these capabilities in government. The key areas of expertise needed are: * Services for describing and explaining the characteristics of a policy area (including trend and driver analysis, and systems analysis) or issue (including associated risks and opportunities) * Services for describing what the future might be like * Services for developing and testing policies and strategies, and related decisions, particularly for their robustness and resilience * Services for developing Futures capability within the Civil Service (including skills related to the above activities) * Services for convening or engaging a diverse range of stakeholders (citizen and expert voices) in futures work * Services, expertise and data gathering and visualisation related to specific fields (including, but not limited to, specific scientific and technological, social and economic fields) Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This Futures Procurement Framework will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2793

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082385-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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