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title: "Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2023-01-24"
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# Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bfbf77c-30b4-40d2-8419-acc4f0df04a3

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has successfully awarded a contract for the "Expanded Horizon Scanning Pilot" project. This services procurement opportunity had a contract value of £131,960. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on January 23, 2023, and ends on January 22, 2024. The buying organisation, DfTc - Department for Transport, is based in London, England.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the market research and scanning services industry to engage with the Department for Transport. Businesses with expertise in automated horizon scanning services would find this tender well-suited for potential growth. The pilot project aims to enhance the department's capabilities through innovative solutions, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to offer cutting-edge services in the public sector.

## Notice

Pilot of an automated Horizon Scanning service for the Department for Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3bfad6-1097-4561-8a4e-4903add63ce3 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,960 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79999100 - Scanning services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3bfad6-1097-4561-8a4e-4903add63ce3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3bfad6-1097-4561-8a4e-4903add63ce3
  24th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1f65061-c1a5-4211-b57e-124acda26efc
  n/a

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