--- title: "PS25061 Supply chain future scenario quantification and value setting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DSIT" published: "2025-08-12" --- # PS25061 Supply chain future scenario quantification and value setting Buyer: DSIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-230a1c40-adac-4a4f-b6a1-a6e4b2714274.json) ## Summary The procurement process conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) involves the contract titled "PS25061 Supply chain future scenario quantification and value setting", under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, classified as CPV 73000000. The process, marked complete, is part of the award stage following a selective mini-competition within the Future Framework. A contract modification has extended its period from 29th August 2025 to 31st December 2025 without altering its value of £41,600 GBP. Delivery spans multiple locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement relied on a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the contracting work expected to support policy development for economic resilience. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in supply chain analysis and consultancy, particularly those capable of providing strategic insights into potential vulnerabilities and opportunities. Ideal candidates for this contract would be SMEs with expertise in delivering futures-informed evidence and analysis to aid governmental bodies in crafting robust, flexible policies. The engagement under a framework agreement also assures participating businesses of streamlined processes and potentially reduced barriers to competing for public sector contracts. ## Notice ***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS25061 001 has been raised to extend the contract end date from 29th August 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract value remains unchanged. ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Future Framework. Brief Description of Requirement Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) have a requirement to provide futures-informed evidence and analysis on supply chain vulnerabilities and opportunities to support flexible policy thinking for economic resilience and sustained growth. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a1b24d-9623-460d-be58-7e65f23e41ed | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 May 2025 | | Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £41,600 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £41,600 | | 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 | DSIT | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FORGEFRONT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a1b24d-9623-460d-be58-7e65f23e41ed - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a1b24d-9623-460d-be58-7e65f23e41ed - 27 May 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a1b24d-9623-460d-be58-7e65f23e41ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96a1b24d-9623-460d-be58-7e65f23e41ed 27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e888c3d3-bcfc-45f8-8d11-b5f10e9cb1d3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fb0a16d-2bf5-402f-a7dd-240baacd4652 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.uksbs.co.uk/pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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