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title: "Horizon Scanning Tool"
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# Horizon Scanning Tool

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18fbf290-da95-4869-ac96-64f3ca265c8f

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate, based in Bristol, England, has entered into a contract extension for the provision of horizon scanning services to run from April 2026 to March 2027. This contract, titled "Horizon Scanning Tool," falls under the industry category of services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations, with the procurement process described as a selective method call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the extension carries a value of £18,000, increasing the total contract value to £31,500. The procurement process is currently in the awardUpdate stage, continuing from a previous award dated June 2025.

This contract offers significant business opportunities for companies adept at gathering and analysing environmental data and trends to inform strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises that specialise in such data-driven services are well-positioned to deliver value under the flexible and dynamic framework agreement supplied by The Planning Inspectorate. This engagement not only supports strategic development for public services but also positions participating businesses as key players in the burgeoning field of horizon scanning and strategic consultancy services.

## Notice

CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT A contract extension has been awarded for the duration 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 as per the terms of the original awarded contract. Extension contract value - PS18,000. Total contract value PS31,500. The Planning Inspectorate requires a delivery partner to provide horizon scanning services to obtain a continuous flow of data and information about events, issues, trends and other signals of change in the external environment, the results of which will be used to facilitate 'emerging issues forums' with our core services and to inform strategy development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAPING TOMORROW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 13:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74
- 14 Jul 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e537cfbb-f105-4557-8d5f-46dfad0dce74
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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